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Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Chrisman's Mill, now the post office
Chrisman's Mill, now the post office
Kimberton, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Kimberton, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Chester
Township East Pikeland
Elevation
207 ft (63 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19442
Area code(s) 610

Kimberton is an unincorporated community in East Pikeland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The zip code is 19442. Originally settled in the late 18th century, it was not named until 1817. Like many surrounding villages, 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. Its current population is 7,901.

Geography

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.

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