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Mildred, Pennsylvania
Keystone Marker for Mildred.
Keystone Marker for Mildred.
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Sullivan
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 430
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
18632

Mildred is a small, friendly community located in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a place where people live together but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Cherry Township.

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What is an Unincorporated Community?

Mildred is an example of an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger township, like Cherry Township. It doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the local government for Mildred is handled by Cherry Township and Sullivan County.

Schools and Local Life

For many years, Mildred was home to Turnpike Elementary School. This school was one of two elementary schools in the Sullivan County School District. In 2011, Turnpike Elementary joined with Sullivan County Elementary School. This change helped bring students from different areas together.

People in Mildred

According to the 2010 census, the area covered by ZIP code 18632, which includes Mildred, had a population of 430 people. This makes Mildred a close-knit community where many people know each other.

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