Gapsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gapsville, Pennsylvania
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Gapsville, facing southeast on South Breezewood Road in November 2011. Breezewood Post of VFW on left.
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 Gapsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Gapsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bedford |
| Township | East Providence |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
15533
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1175425 |
Gapsville is a small, quiet community located in Pennsylvania, in a part of the state called Bedford County. It's not a big city or town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community". This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger area called East Providence Township. Gapsville is found just south of another community called Breezewood.
Where is Gapsville?
Gapsville is situated on a road known as South Breezewood Road (also called State Route 2024). If you travel a little bit east from Gapsville, you'll cross into Fulton County and find another community called Crystal Spring.
The Water Gap
One interesting natural feature near Gapsville is a "water gap". This is a place where a river or stream cuts through a mountain ridge. Near Gapsville, a stream called Brush Creek flows right through Rays Hill. This hill forms the eastern border of Bedford County.
What's in Gapsville?
Even though Gapsville is a small community, it has a few notable places. You can find the Breezewood Post of the VFW here. The VFW is an organization for people who have served in the United States military overseas. There is also the Brush Creek Campground, a place where people can go camping and enjoy nature.
