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Hegins, Pennsylvania pronounced Hēgins
census-designated place
Friedens United Church of Christ in Hegins.
Friedens United Church of Christ in Hegins.
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Schuylkill
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 850
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
17938
Area code(s) 570 Exchange: 682

Hegins (pronounced Higgins) is a census-designated place located in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is located near the community of Valley View at the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 125 and 25 and is located approximately 50 miles northeast of Harrisburg. As of the 2018 the population was 850 residents. Hegins was founded by Matthew Readinger in 1742.

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  • Tri-Valley Public Library, Hegins PA

    Tri-Valley Public Library.

  • Main St in Hegins PA 01

    East Main Street in Hegins.

  • Hegins Fire Co, Hegins PA 01

    Hegins Fire Co.

  • Chestnut St, Hegins PA 01

    Cafe on Chestnut St.

  • Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hegins PA 01

    Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church.

  • Friedens Cemetery, Hegins PA 02

    War Memorial on Friedens Cemetery.

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