Middletown, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Did you know that some names are so popular, many different places share them? That's the case with Middletown in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania! When you hear "Middletown, Pennsylvania," it could mean a few different places. This page helps you figure out which one someone is talking about.

Why So Many Middletowns?

The name "Middletown" is very common across the United States. It often means a town that was built in the "middle" of a county, or between two larger cities. Sometimes, it was just a new town, so they called it "Middletown" to show it was a newer settlement.

Middletowns in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a big state with a long history. Because of this, several communities ended up with the name Middletown. Here are some of them:

• Middletown, Dauphin County: This Middletown is part of the larger Harrisburg area. Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania. This Middletown has its own train station, called Middletown (Amtrak station), which is part of the Amtrak train system. Its zip code is 17057.
• Middletown, Northampton County: This Middletown is located in Northampton County. Its zip code is 18017.
• Middletown Township, Bucks County: A "township" is a type of local government area, often including several small communities or rural areas. This Middletown is a township in Bucks County. Its zip code is 19047.
• Middletown Township, Delaware County: This is another township named Middletown, found in Delaware County. Its zip code is 19063.
• Middletown, McKean County: This Middletown is located in McKean County.

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In Spanish: Middletown (Pensilvania) para niños