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Limestone, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
First Baptist Church of Limestone
First Baptist Church of Limestone
Limestone, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Limestone, Pennsylvania
Limestone, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Clarion
Township Limestone
Elevation
1,276 ft (389 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
16234
Area code(s) 814
GNIS feature ID 1179355

Limestone is a small community found in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.

Where is Limestone?

Limestone is located in the western part of Pennsylvania. It's about 6.7 miles (which is about 10.8 kilometers) south-southeast of a bigger town called Clarion. You can find Limestone right along Pennsylvania Route 66, which is a main road in the area.

Getting Around Limestone

Pennsylvania Route 66 is an important road for Limestone. It helps people travel to and from the community. This road connects Limestone to other nearby towns and cities.

Limestone's Location Details

Limestone is part of Limestone Township. It sits at an elevation of about 1,276 feet (or 389 meters) above sea level. This means it's located on higher ground.

Life in Limestone

Even though Limestone doesn't have its own city government, it's still a real place where people live. It has its own post office with a special code, ZIP code 16234. This ZIP code helps mail get to the right place.

Communication and Services

For phone calls, Limestone uses the 814 area code. This is the first three numbers you dial for a phone number in that region. The community also follows the Eastern Time Zone. During part of the year, they switch to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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