Neffs, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neffs, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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Northbound PA 873 in Neffs
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 Neffs, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Neffs, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh |
| Township | North Whitehall and Washington |
| Elevation | 210 m (689 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18065
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182214 |
Neffs is a small village located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is mostly found in North Whitehall Township. A small part of the village also extends into Washington Township.
Neffs is part of a larger region known as the Lehigh Valley. This area is home to many people, with a population of over 860,000. This makes it one of the larger metropolitan areas in the United States.
You can find Neffs where two main roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 873 and Pennsylvania Route 329. It is located about one mile north of the town of Schnecksville.
History of Neffs
How Neffs Got Its Name
The village of Neffs was not always called Neffs. When it was first settled, it was known as Unionville. This name came from the Union Church, which was built in the area in 1797. The very first store in the town opened its doors in 1815.
The name changed to Neffs to honor a man named Abraham Neff. He was the first postmaster of the Neffs post office. Abraham Neff helped plan the village. He also ran a coach business and a local hotel, which were important services back then. The area was first called "Neffsville," but over time, people shortened it to "Neffs."
Modern Developments in Neffs
The current Neffs post office building was constructed in 1967. Around the same time, the first factory that wasn't related to farming was built in Neffs. This factory was called Ambro Fashions, started by Ted Ambrosino.
The town was worried about the extra mail and activity the new factory would bring to the post office. So, they applied for and received a special grant from the government. This money helped them build a new, modern post office facility to handle everything.
The ZIP Code for Neffs is 18065. The telephone area codes for the region are 610 and 484.
