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Charlesville, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Charlesville, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Charlesville, Pennsylvania
Charlesville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Bedford
Elevation
1,316 ft (401 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 814
GNIS feature ID 1203249

Charlesville is a small, unincorporated community located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town does.

Discovering Charlesville: A Pennsylvania Community

Charlesville is a quiet area in the state of Pennsylvania. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a collection of homes and possibly some businesses that are not officially part of a specific city or town.

What Does "Unincorporated" Mean?

An unincorporated community like Charlesville is a group of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. This means they don't have their own mayor or town council. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. For Charlesville, that's Bedford County. People living in unincorporated areas still receive services like police and fire protection from the county government.

Where is Charlesville Located?

Charlesville is found in the south-central part of Pennsylvania. It's in Bedford County, which is known for its beautiful natural areas and history. The community sits at an elevation of about 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level. This elevation means it's located in a somewhat hilly or mountainous region.

Key Facts About Charlesville

  • Location: Charlesville is in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Type: It is an unincorporated community.
  • Elevation: The area is about 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level.
  • Time Zone: Like much of Pennsylvania, Charlesville is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in summer.
  • Area Code: The phone area code for Charlesville is 814.
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