Dornsife, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Dornsife, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Northumberland | |
| Township | Little Mahanoy Township | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
17823
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Dornsife is a small community located in Little Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It has its own special postal code, which is 17823.
In 2010, about 1,273 people lived in the area that uses the Dornsife ZIP code. The average age of the people living there was around 41.9 years old. This means it's a place with a mix of younger and older residents.
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Who Lives in Dornsife?
Dornsife is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government, like a city or town might. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Little Mahanoy Township.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
Think of it like a neighborhood that's part of a bigger town or county. It has a name and people live there, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. The local government for Dornsife is handled by Little Mahanoy Township.
Famous People from Dornsife
Even small communities can have famous residents! Dornsife is the hometown of a well-known athlete.
Glenn Ressler: Football Star
- Glenn Ressler was born in Dornsife in 1943. He became a professional football player. He played for the Baltimore Colts in the NFL. He was part of the team that won Super Bowl V in 1971.
