Newfoundland, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Newfoundland, Pennsylvania
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| Village of Newfoundland | |
The historic Ella C. Ehrhardt General Store in Newfoundland.
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 Newfoundland, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Newfoundland, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| U.S. Congressional District | PA-8 |
| School District | Wallenpaupack Area |
| County | Wayne |
| Magisterial District | 22-3-01 |
| Township | Dreher |
| Settled | 1829 |
| Founded by | Daniel Stroud |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT)) |
| ZIP code |
18445
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182395 |
| FIPS code | 42-127-19864-53552 |
| Major Roads |    |
| Waterways | Kresswood Lake, Wallenpaupack Creek (East Branch) |
Newfoundland (pronounced new-FOWND-lənd) is a small village in Dreher Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It is best known for hosting the exciting Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair every Labor Day weekend.
The village also hosts an annual fireman's picnic and parade. This fun event happens around the 4th of July weekend. Promised Land State Park is a beautiful place located very close to Newfoundland.
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Geography and Location
Newfoundland is situated along the East Branch of the Wallenpaupack Creek. This creek flows into Lake Wallenpaupack further north. The village is about 25 miles (40 km) southeast of the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Education in Newfoundland
Newfoundland is home to the South Elementary School. This school is part of the Wallenpaupack Area School District. South Elementary teaches students from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Community Services
Newfoundland has two important emergency services. These are the Greene-Dreher Volunteer Fire Association and the Newfoundland Area Ambulance Association. They help keep the village and nearby areas safe.
These services cover Dreher Township. They also help parts of Lehigh and Sterling Townships in Wayne County. Additionally, they serve parts of Greene and Palmyra Townships in Pike County, Pennsylvania. They even assist in Coolbaugh Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
The main building for Dreher Township's local government is also located in Newfoundland.
Getting Around Newfoundland
Major roads that pass through Newfoundland include PA 507, PA 191, and PA 447. Nearby villages include Greentown, Sterling, Tafton, and Hamlin.
Famous People from Newfoundland
- Michael Schoeffling — Michael Schoeffling is a retired actor and model. He is well-known for playing Jake Ryan in the 1984 movie Sixteen Candles. He also appeared in several other classic films. Today, he lives in Newfoundland with his family and owns a woodworking shop.
