Fivepointville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Fivepointville, Pennsylvania
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 Fivepointville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Fivepointville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | Brecknock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 464 ft (141 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,090 |
| • Density | 883.31/sq mi (341.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-26232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1203594 |
Fivepointville (which is called Druckne in Pennsylvania Dutch) is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place recognized by the census for its population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The name "Fivepointville" comes from a special feature of the area. It's located where five different roads meet! In 2010, about 1,156 people lived here.
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Exploring Fivepointville's Location
Fivepointville is found in the northeastern part of Lancaster County. It sits in the southwest section of Brecknock Township.
Nearby Natural Features
To the south of Fivepointville, you'll find Muddy Creek. This creek also forms the border with East Earl Township. The community is part of the Muddy Creek watershed. This means that water from the area flows into Muddy Creek, then into the Conestoga River, and finally into the large Susquehanna River.
Key Roads and Connections
The five roads that meet in the center of Fivepointville are:
- Dry Tavern Road (running north and south)
- Fivepointville Road (running west)
- West Maple Grove Road (running northeast)
- Pleasant Valley Road (running east-southeast)
Pennsylvania Route 897 follows Dry Tavern Road. If you go north on this road for about 4 miles (6.4 km), you'll reach Swartzville. Going south for about 2 miles (3.2 km) will take you to Terre Hill.
Distances to Larger Towns
- Ephrata is about 8 miles (13 km) to the west.
- Lancaster, which is the main city of the county, is about 19 miles (31 km) to the southwest.
Size and Land Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Fivepointville CDP covers a total area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.2 square kilometers (1.23 square miles). A small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Community Life and Local Businesses
Fivepointville is home to some local businesses and organizations. The main offices of Weaver's Store Inc. are located here. Since 1959, a place called Greenview Bible Camp has offered summer camp programs for young people in the area.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 1,090 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Fivepointville was 1,090 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in this unique community.
See also
In Spanish: Fivepointville para niños
