Highton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Highton, Pennsylvania
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Populated place
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At the intersection of Street Road and Ridge Road
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 Highton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Highton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Buckingham, Solebury |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 215 |
| FIPS code | 42-34668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1203806 |
Highton is a small community located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It sits right on the border between two areas called Buckingham and Solebury townships.
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Exploring Highton's Location
Highton is a small place, sometimes called a "settlement." It is found where two roads meet: Street Road and Ridge Road. Street Road actually runs along the line that divides the two townships.
Highton's High Point
As its name suggests, Ridge Road is located on a ridge. A ridge is like a long, raised area of land. Highton is about 220 feet (67 m) above sea level. This means it's higher than the land around it.
Nearby Natural Features
This small community is nestled between two creeks: Pidcock Creek and Curls Run. It's also about three and a half miles (5.6 km) southeast of a town called New Hope.
What Highton Looks Like
Around Highton, you'll find a few houses. But most of the area is made up of farms. There are also properties with large houses spread across gently rolling hills.
