Isabella, Chester County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Isabella, Chester County,
Pennsylvania |
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Populated place
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Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Chester |
Township | West Nantmeal |
Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes |
19520
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Area code(s) | 610 |
FIPS code | 42-37212 |
GNIS feature ID | 1203878 |
Isabella is a small community located in Pennsylvania, United States. It is found within West Nantmeal Township in Chester County. This area sits about 646 feet (197 m) above sea level. This means it is quite a bit higher than the ocean.
History of Isabella
The community of Isabella got its name from a very important place nearby. This place was called the Isabella Furnace. A furnace like this was used a long time ago to make iron. Iron was a key material for building things and making tools.
The Isabella Furnace was a big part of the local history. It helped the area grow and develop in the past.
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