Knox Dale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Knox Dale, Pennsylvania
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 Knox Dale, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Knox Dale, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Knox |
| Elevation | 1,676 ft (511 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15847
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1178622 |
Knox Dale is a small place located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Knox Dale is about 6 miles (10 km) south-southeast of a larger town called Brookville. If you ever need to send mail there, its ZIP code is 15847, and it has its own post office.
A Look at Knox Dale's Past
Knox Dale has an interesting history! When it was first settled, it had a different name: Shadagee.
In 1851, the area was platted. This means someone drew up a map showing how the land would be divided into lots for streets and buildings. It was like planning out the future layout of the community.
The post office in Knox Dale has been helping people send and receive mail for a very long time. It first opened its doors in 1863, using the name Knox Dale.
