Gans, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gans, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Gans, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Gans, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Springhill |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15439
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1175417 |
Gans is a small, quiet place located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the 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 mayor or town council. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a township or county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Gans is a place where people live and work, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own separate government. Instead, the county or a larger township takes care of services like roads and police.
- People in Gans still get mail, use roads, and have neighbors.
- They are part of the larger Springhill Township.
Where is Gans Located?
Gans is found in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania. It's about 4 miles (or 6.4 kilometers) east of a town called Point Marion. This area is known for its beautiful natural scenery and history.
- Gans is in Fayette County.
- It's close to the border of West Virginia.
The Gans Post Office
Even though Gans is a small community, it has its very own post office. This is an important place for the people living there. The post office helps them send and receive letters and packages.
- The post office in Gans has the ZIP code 15439.
- You can find it on Gans Road, inside a place called Burchinal's General Store.
- A general store is a shop that sells many different kinds of everyday items.
