Needmore, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Needmore, Pennsylvania
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 Needmore, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Needmore, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Belfast |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 337.00/sq mi (130.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17238
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-52872 |
Needmore is a small community in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population. In 2020, about 153 people lived there. Needmore was officially recognized on April 27, 1954.
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Where is Needmore Located?
Needmore is in the southern part of Fulton County. It sits where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 522 and Route 655. These roads help people travel to nearby towns.
Nearby Towns and Roads
- US 522 goes south about 7 miles to Interstate 70.
- It also goes northeast about 13 miles to McConnellsburg. McConnellsburg is the main town in Fulton County.
- PA 655 goes south about 9 miles to the Maryland border. This border is also known as the Mason–Dixon line.
- Hancock, Maryland, is about 11 to 12 miles south of Needmore.
Natural Features Around Needmore
Needmore is in a valley. This valley is formed by Tonoloway Creek. This creek flows south and eventually joins the Potomac River. Just south of Needmore, you can see the northern part of Tonoloway Ridge.
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Needmore from Route 522
What is the Population of Needmore?
The population of Needmore was last counted in 2020. At that time, 153 people lived in the community.
Needmore's Connection to Geology
A special geologic rock formation is named after Needmore. This formation is called the Needmore Formation. It is from the Devonian period, which was millions of years ago.
Needmore in Pop Culture
Needmore has appeared in a few fun places!
- A made-up version of Needmore was shown in an episode of the TV show 30 Rock. The episode was called "Hiatus".
- The band Mommyheads even wrote a song about the town. It's called Needmore, Pennsylvania and was on their 1995 album Bingham's Hole.
See also
In Spanish: Needmore (Pensilvania) para niños
