Holmes, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holmes, Pennsylvania
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 Holmes, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Holmes, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Ridley |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19043
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1177231 |
Holmes is a small place in Pennsylvania, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood that's part of a bigger area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger Ridley Township. Holmes is located in Delaware County. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°54′15″N 75°18′31″W / 39.90417°N 75.30861°W.
Discovering Holmes: A Look at Its Past
Holmes got its name from a farmer named Richard Holmes. His family lived in this area for almost 100 years! Imagine living in the same spot for a whole century.
The Holmes Family Homestead
The original home of the Holmes family was a special place. Today, if you visit Holmes, you'll find the MacDade Mall where their homestead once stood. It's interesting to see how places change over time, from a family farm to a busy shopping center.
