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 371 in Damascus.
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Shields Mills (historical)
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 Damascus, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Damascus, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne
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| Congressional district | PA-10 |
| School district | Wayne Highlands Region I |
| 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 and 272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1172912 |
| FIPS code | 42-127-18104 |
| Major Roads |  |
| Waterways | Beaverdam Creek, Delaware River |
Damascus is a small village located in Damascus Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It's a quiet place in the northeastern part of the state.
One important feature of Damascus is the Cochecton–Damascus Bridge. This bridge connects the village with Cochecton, New York, which is just across the Delaware River. It helps people travel easily between Pennsylvania and New York.
History of Damascus
The village of Damascus has a long history. One interesting fact is about its post office. The Damascus Post Office has been open and serving the community since January 24, 1824. That's almost 200 years of sending and receiving mail!
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