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Kasiesville, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Kasiesville, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Kasiesville, Pennsylvania
Kasiesville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Kasiesville, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Kasiesville, Pennsylvania
Kasiesville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Franklin
Township Montgomery
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
17236
Area code(s) 717
GNIS feature ID 1192704

Kasiesville is a small, quiet community located in Montgomery Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government like a city or town.

Discovering Kasiesville

Kasiesville is a small place in the state of Pennsylvania. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor. Instead, it's a community where people live close together. It is part of a larger area called Montgomery Township.

Where is Kasiesville Located?

You can find Kasiesville on Pennsylvania Route 75. This road helps connect it to other places. The community is situated south of a town called Mercersburg. It is also located north of the border with the state of Maryland.

A Look at Kasiesville's Past

Like many places, Kasiesville has an interesting history. It has been known by a different name in the past. It also had a post office for a short time.

Early Beginnings

Around the year 1830, this community was first known by a different name: "Camp Hill." This was its original name when it was founded. Over time, the name changed to Kasiesville.

The Post Office Era

In 1893, a post office was opened in the community. It was named Kasiesville. This post office helped people send and receive mail. However, it only stayed open for a few years. The post office closed its doors in 1905.

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