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Doe Run, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Doe Run, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Doe Run, Pennsylvania
Doe Run, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Chester
Township West Marlborough
Elevation
299 ft (91 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 610 and 484
GNIS feature ID 1203426

Doe Run is a small, unincorporated community located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a name but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's part of a larger area called West Marlborough Township.

Doe Run is easy to find because it sits right where two important roads meet: State Route 82 and State Route 841. This makes it a recognizable spot in the beautiful countryside of Chester County.

People from Doe Run

Anthony C. Campbell: A Legal Figure

One notable person connected to Doe Run was Anthony C. Campbell. He was an important lawyer and public servant. Campbell served as the United States attorney for the Territory of Wyoming from 1885 to 1890.

A United States attorney is a lawyer who represents the U.S. government in legal cases. During his time, Wyoming was still a territory, not yet a state. This role was very important for establishing law and order in the developing western United States.

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