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Martic Forge, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Martic Forge, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Martic Forge, Pennsylvania
Martic Forge, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Lancaster
Township Martic
Elevation
223 ft (68 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
17565
Area code(s) 717
GNIS feature ID 1204110

Martic Forge is a small place in Pennsylvania, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger area called Martic Township. Martic Forge is located in Lancaster County.

Where is Martic Forge Located?

Martic Forge is easy to find on a map. It sits where two roads meet. These roads are Pennsylvania Route 324 and River Road. The community is also very close to a stream. This stream is called the Pequea Creek. It flows just to the east of Martic Forge.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings. It does not have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by a larger area. For Martic Forge, this larger area is Martic Township. People living in unincorporated communities still get services. These services include things like police and fire protection. They are provided by the township or county.

Martic Township and Lancaster County

Martic Forge is part of Martic Township. This township is one of many in Lancaster County. Lancaster County is in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is a state in the northeastern part of the United States. It is known for its history and beautiful countryside.

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