Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18435
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1198986 |
Lackawaxen is a small community in Pike County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Lackawaxen Township. This community sits right where two important rivers meet: the Delaware River and the Lackawaxen River. The Delaware River here forms the border between Pennsylvania and New York. Lackawaxen also has its own post office with the ZIP code 18435.
Famous People from Lackawaxen
Lackawaxen has been home to some interesting people. Here are two notable individuals connected to the area:
Ed Porray: Baseball Player
Ed Porray was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in MLB. What makes him very unique is that he is the only MLB player known to have been born at sea!
Zane Grey: Famous Author
Pearl Zane Grey (born January 31, 1872 – died October 23, 1939) was an American author. He was also a dentist before he became a writer. Grey is best known for his popular adventure novels and Western stories.
