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Damascus, Pennsylvania facts for kids
| Damascus, Pennsylvania | |
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| Village | |
| Village of Damascus | |
"Welcome to Pennsylvania" sign on Pennsylvania Route 370 in Damascus.
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| Nickname(s): Shields Mills (historical) | |
| 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 | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern Daylight (EDT) (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 18415 |
| 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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