Kimberton, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Chrisman's Mill, now the post office
Location of Kimberton in Chester County, Pennsylvania (top) and of Chester County in Pennsylvania (below)
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Chester
Township	East Pikeland
Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	568
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	19442
Area code(s)	610

Kimberton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that is located in East Pikeland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The Zip Code is 19442.

History

Originally settled during the late 18th it remained unnamed until 1817. Like many surrounding villages in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Kimberton developed around a tavern; in this case, the tavern was called Chrisman's. In 1796, the Chrisman's Mill began operating, drawing activity to the tiny village. It operated until 1938 and is currently the town's post office.

Geography and demographics

Kimberton is located at 40°07′50″N 75°34′20″W / 40.13056°N 75.57222°W / 40.13056; -75.57222 (40.130N, -75.572W). The elevation is 207 feet.

In 2020, Kimberton had a population of 568.

Notable people

• John S. D. Eisenhower, son of former United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower
• Esther J. Trimble Lippincott, educator, reformer, and author
• M. C. Richards, artist, educator, and spirituality author
• Owen Roberts, Supreme Court justice and University of Pennsylvania Law School dean