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Knauers, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Knauers, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Knauers, Pennsylvania
Knauers, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Knauers, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Knauers, Pennsylvania
Knauers, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Berks
Township Brecknock
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19540
Area code(s) 610 and 484
GNIS feature ID 1178600

Knauers is a small, friendly community located in Brecknock Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Pennsylvania.

Discover Knauers: A Pennsylvania Community

Knauers is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or a town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.

Where is Knauers Located?

Knauers is nestled in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It's about 3.4 miles away from a town called Adamstown. Another nearby community is Alleghenyville, which is only 0.9 miles from Knauers. These distances mean it's easy to visit neighboring places.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Knauers doesn't have its own local government. It doesn't have a mayor or a town council just for Knauers. Instead, it's governed by the larger Brecknock Township. The township government handles things like roads, police, and other services for everyone in the area, including Knauers.

Life in Knauers

Living in an unincorporated community often means a quieter lifestyle. Residents might enjoy more open spaces and a close-knit neighborhood feel. People in Knauers rely on nearby towns for bigger shops, schools, and hospitals. It's a great example of how different types of communities make up our country.

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