Cherryville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cherryville, Pennsylvania
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Eastbound PA 248 in Cherryville
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Location of Cherryville in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
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 Cherryville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Cherryville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Cherryville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton |
| Township | Lehigh |
| Area | |
| • Census-designated place | 2.63 sq mi (6.81 km2) |
| • Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Population
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| • Census-designated place | 1,618 |
| • Density | 617.32/sq mi (238.38/km2) |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
18035
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-13168 |
Cherryville is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area identified by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,618 people lived there.
Cherryville is located in Lehigh Township, within Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the larger Lehigh Valley area. This metropolitan area is home to over 860,000 people.
The village is about 3 kilometers (2 miles) east of Walnutport. It is also about 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) north of Allentown. Cherryville sits along Pennsylvania Route 248, a main road. The local ZIP Code for Cherryville is 18035.
History
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| 2020 | 1,618 | — | |
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How Cherryville Began
Cherryville was founded around 1804. This makes it one of the oldest settlements in Lehigh Township. People believe the name "Cherryville" came from a road called Cherry Row Lane. This road was lined with 100 cherry trees!
A post office opened in Cherryville in 1816. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Life in the 1870s
By the 1870s, Cherryville was a busy little village. It had about 25 houses. There were also two shops where people made carriages. Two blacksmith shops were present, along with a wheel shop. A tailor and four stores also served the community.
Notable People
- Samuel Henry Kress: He was the founder of S. H. Kress & Co., a chain of "five and dime" stores. He was also a famous art collector.
See also
In Spanish: Cherryville (Pensilvania) para niños
