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Frederick, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Frederick Post Office
Frederick Post Office
Frederick, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Frederick, Pennsylvania
Frederick, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Montgomery
Township Upper Frederick
Elevation
335 ft (102 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19435
Area code(s) 610 and 484
GNIS feature ID 1203627

Frederick is a small place in Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.

Where is Frederick Located?

Frederick is found in Montgomery County. This county is in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania.

Part of Upper Frederick Township

Specifically, Frederick is located inside Upper Frederick Township. A township is a type of local government area. It helps manage things like roads and services for the people living there.

Key Roads in Frederick

You can find Frederick where two important roads meet. These are Pennsylvania Route 73 and Colonial Road. This intersection is a central point for the community.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Frederick is different from a city or a borough.

How it's Governed

  • It doesn't have its own mayor or town council.
  • The services for the area, like police or fire departments, are usually provided by the larger township or county.
  • Residents still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the township or county government.

Why Some Places are Unincorporated

Many small communities start without forming their own official government. They might be too small, or the people living there might prefer to be managed by a larger, existing government body. This can sometimes save money or simplify local rules.

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