Damascus, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Damascus, Pennsylvania
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| Village of Damascus | |
"Welcome to Pennsylvania" sign on Pennsylvania Route 370 in Damascus.
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| Nickname(s):
Shields Mills (historical)
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| Country | United States |
| Commonwealth | Pennsylvania |
| U.S. Congressional District | PA-10 |
| School District | Wayne Highlands Region I |
| County | Wayne |
| Magisterial District | 22-3-04 |
| Township | Damascus |
| Named for | Damascus, Syria |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT)) |
| ZIP code |
18415
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1172912 |
| FIPS code | 42-127-18104-18096 |
| Major Roads |  |
| Waterways | Beaverdam Creek, Delaware River |
Damascus is a village in Damascus Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
History
The Damascus Post Office has been in operation since January 24, 1824.
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