Mohnton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mohnton, Pennsylvania
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Zion Evangelical Church (1894).
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Location of Mohnton in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
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 Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,927 |
| • Density | 3,831.15/sq mi (1,479.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19540
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-50272 |
Mohnton is a small town, also called a borough, located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 2,927 people lived there.
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Mohnton's Past: A Brief History
The first post office in Mohnton was set up in 1857. It was originally known as Mohn's Store. Later, in 1906, its name was changed to Mohnton. This post office is still open today.
Where is Mohnton? Geography and Location
Mohnton is in the southern part of Berks County. It is close to the city of Reading. The town is surrounded by Cumru Township. This includes a small area called Pennwyn to the east.
The town of Shillington is about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast. A stream called Wyomissing Creek flows right through the middle of Mohnton.
The United States Census Bureau says Mohnton covers a total area of about 0.77 square miles (1.99 km²). Only a tiny part of this, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 km²), is water.
People of Mohnton: Population Facts
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In 2000, there were 2,963 people living in Mohnton. These people lived in 1,211 homes. About 842 of these were families. The population density was about 3,396 people per square mile (1,311 per km²).
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 55% of homes were married couples. The average household had 2.44 people. The average family had 2.95 people.
The age of people in Mohnton varied. About 25.6% were under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years or older. The average age was 37 years.
Fun and Games: Sports Near Mohnton
If you like fast cars, you might enjoy Maple Grove Raceway. This race track is about 8 miles (13 km) south of Mohnton. It is located in Brecknock Township. The raceway hosts big events like the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series' Keystone Nationals.
Famous Faces: Notable People from Mohnton
- Matt Swarmer (born 1993), a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- John N. Wenrich (1917–2011), an American artist.
Getting Around: Transportation in Mohnton
As of 2007, Mohnton had about 13.36 miles (21.50 km) of public roads. Most of these roads, about 11.17 miles (17.98 km), are taken care of by the borough itself. The rest are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
There are no major highways that go directly through Mohnton. The main streets in town are Wyomissing Avenue and Church Street. They meet near the center of the borough.
See also
In Spanish: Mohnton para niños
