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Marticville, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Marticville, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Marticville, Pennsylvania
Marticville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Lancaster
Township Martic
Elevation
397 ft (121 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
17565
Area code(s) 717
GNIS feature ID 1180486

Marticville is a small, quiet community located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor or government. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger area called Martic Township. Marticville is easy to find because it sits right where Pennsylvania Route 324 and Frogtown Road meet.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Marticville is a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government. They are part of a larger county or township. This means that services like police, fire, and road maintenance are usually handled by the county or township government.

  • No separate government: Marticville doesn't have its own town council or mayor.
  • Part of a township: It's governed by Martic Township.
  • Shared services: Residents rely on the township for public services.

Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities. They often have a strong sense of local identity, even without their own official government.

Where is Marticville Located?

Marticville is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This area is famous for its rich farmland and the Amish community.

  • State: Pennsylvania
  • County: Lancaster County
  • Township: Martic Township
  • Key intersection: Pennsylvania Route 324 and Frogtown Road

The community is surrounded by green fields and rolling hills. It offers a peaceful setting away from busy city life.

Life in Marticville

Life in Marticville is typical of a small, rural community. People often know their neighbors, and the pace of life is slower.

  • Quiet environment: It's a calm place to live.
  • Community feel: Neighbors often know each other.
  • Rural setting: Surrounded by nature and farms.

While Marticville itself is small, residents can easily access larger towns and cities in Lancaster County for shopping, schools, and other activities. It's a great example of a close-knit American community.

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