Hereford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hereford, Pennsylvania
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Northbound PA 29 approaching PA 100 in Hereford
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 Hereford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Hereford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Hereford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 933 |
| • Density | 942.42/sq mi (363.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
18056
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267 and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-34008 |
Hereford is a small community in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area identified for gathering population information. Hereford is located within Hereford Township.
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A Look Back in Time
Hereford has a long history. It had its own post office for many years. A post office is where you send and receive mail. The Hereford post office opened in 1830. It served the community for a very long time.
Changes to the Post Office
In March 2019, the post office had to close quickly. This happened because the building owner did not want to renew the lease. A lease is an agreement to rent a building. After a short time, the post office found a new home. It moved to the local fire station building.
How Hereford Got Its Name
The community of Hereford was named after Hereford Township. Before it was called Hereford, the area had another name: Treichlersville.
Exploring Hereford's Geography
Hereford is located where two important roads meet. These roads are Pennsylvania Route 29 and Pennsylvania Route 100. These routes help connect Hereford to other towns.
Road Connections
- Route 29 and Route 100 go south to East Greenville.
- Route 100 also connects Hereford to Pottstown to the south.
- North of Hereford, these routes continue on Chestnut Street.
- They lead to Shimerville in Lehigh County.
- From Shimerville, Route 29 continues north toward Allentown.
Waterways in Hereford
The Perkiomen Creek is a stream that flows through Hereford. It moves southward through the area. This creek eventually flows into the Schuylkill River.
People of Hereford
The number of people living in Hereford is counted regularly. This count is called a census.
Population in 2020
- According to the 2020 census, the population of Hereford was 933 people.
