Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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Kleinfeltersville Hotel and Tavern
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 Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lebanon |
| Township | Heidelberg |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17039
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1178581 |
Kleinfeltersville is a small community in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." You can find it just east of Schaefferstown on Pennsylvania Route 897.
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What Makes Kleinfeltersville Special?
One of the Longest Place Names
Kleinfeltersville has one of the longest one-word, unhyphenated place names in the United States. It has 17 letters! It shares this record with a place called Mooselookmeguntic, Maine.
A Unique Post Office
The community also has the longest one-word name for a United States Post Office. Even though it has a post office, it only offers P.O. boxes. This means people don't get mail delivered to their homes directly from this post office. Instead, mail for the area comes from the post office in Newmanstown.
History and Landmarks
The Kleinfeltersville Hotel
One important building in Kleinfeltersville is the Kleinfeltersville Hotel and Tavern. The first hotel building was built before the American Civil War. Sadly, the original hotel burned down on April 1, 2015. A new, modern restaurant has since been built in its place.
The hotel was a popular spot for workers from local cigar and brick factories. It also welcomed travelers passing through this part of Lebanon County. There's a rumor that two important politicians, Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson, might have stayed there in 1892. They were on the campaign trail for an election.
The Founding of Kleinfeltersville
The village of Kleinfeltersville has a strong connection to religious history. It was central to the start of the Evangelical Association, a German form of Methodism. This movement was founded by Jacob Albright.
A follower of Jacob Albright, named Rev. John R. Kleinfelter, founded the village. In 1824, he bought a large farm of about 200 acres. When he divided this land among his eight children starting in 1848, it became the beginning of the village we know today.
Jacob Albright's Legacy
Kleinfeltersville is home to the Albright Memorial Church. This church is where Jacob Albright (1759-1808) is buried. Jacob Albright was the son of German immigrants. He became a religious leader, preaching to farmers in the area. He eventually rose to become a Bishop in the Methodist Church.
Outdoor Adventures Nearby
Kleinfeltersville is a great spot for people who love the outdoors. It's the closest community to the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. This area is very popular for birdwatching and other outdoor activities. The Middle Creek Visitors Center is also very close to Kleinfeltersville.
