Neffsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Neffsville, Pennsylvania
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A Thanksgiving dinner in Neffsville in November 1942
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 Neffsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Neffsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | Manheim |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
17601
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182217 |
Neffsville is a small community in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own official town government or fixed borders like a city would.
The main part of Neffsville, where you can find shops and restaurants, is located near 2500 Lititz Pike. The city of Lancaster, which is the county seat, is about 4.5 miles south of Neffsville. Another town, Lititz, is about 4 miles to the north.
The Manheim Township School District serves the students in Neffsville. This school district has about 5,400 students and many teachers. Manheim Township High School, located on School Road, is considered to be in Neffsville.
History of Neffsville
Local stories say that Neffsville was named after the Neff family. The family's ancestor, Johan Christian Neff, came from Germany. He arrived in Philadelphia on a ship called the Lydia in 1743.
Johan Christian Neff later moved to Lampeter Township in Lancaster County. He married Frena Howery, and they had three children: Christian, Henry, and Esther. An elementary school on School Road was named after Henry Holt.
Shank's Extracts: A Local Success Story
In 1899, a pharmacist named Jacob Shank, who lived in Neffsville, created something special. He made "Shank's Compound Flavoring of Vanilla Bean." He first used it to make his medicines taste better.
This vanilla product became very popular. Today, Shank's is one of the biggest suppliers of vanilla in North America. They also make other flavorings and spices. The Shank's family sold the business in 1959, and it is no longer located in Neffsville. However, many people who collect old bottles still look for the ones that say "Shank's Extracts - Neffsville, Pa."
Famous People from Neffsville
Neffsville has been home to several well-known people:
- Jim Furyk: A professional golfer who holds a record for the lowest score in a single round of golf.
- Don Gehman: A record producer who helps musicians create their albums.
- Taylor Kinney: A television actor and model.
- Brad Rutter: Known for being one of the most successful game show contestants in history.
