Kimberton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kimberton, Pennsylvania
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Chrisman's Mill, now the post office
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Location of Kimberton in Chester County, Pennsylvania (top) and of Chester County in Pennsylvania (below)
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 Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | East Pikeland |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 568 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19442
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
Kimberton is a small community located in East Pikeland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it's a recognized area where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. The ZIP code for Kimberton is 19442.
The Story of Kimberton
Kimberton was first settled a long time ago, in the late 1700s. For many years, it didn't have a name. Finally, in 1817, it was officially named Kimberton.
Like many other small villages in Pennsylvania, Kimberton grew around a local gathering spot. In this case, it was a tavern called Chrisman's. A tavern was a place where people could eat, drink, and stay overnight.
In 1796, a mill called Chrisman's Mill started working. A mill is a building where grain is ground into flour. This mill brought more people and activity to the small village. Chrisman's Mill operated for many years, until 1938. Today, this historic building is used as the town's post office.
Where is Kimberton?
Kimberton is located at coordinates 40.130 degrees North and 75.572 degrees West. This tells us its exact spot on a map. The land in Kimberton is about 207 feet (or 63 meters) above sea level.
In 2020, a count was done to see how many people lived in Kimberton. The population was 568 people.
Famous People from Kimberton
Even though Kimberton is a small community, some notable people have lived there. Here are a few:
- John S. D. Eisenhower: He was the son of Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was a President of the United States.
- Esther J. Trimble Lippincott: She was an important person who worked as an educator, helped make changes in society, and wrote books.
- M. C. Richards: She was an artist, a teacher, and an author who wrote about spirituality.
- Owen Roberts: He was a very important judge who served as a Supreme Court justice. He was also a dean at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
