Newkirk, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newkirk
|
|
|---|---|
 Newkirk
Location in Pennsylvania
Newkirk
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1204285 |
Newkirk is a small place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and was once a coal town. Newkirk is located about 1.4 miles south of Tamaqua.
What is Newkirk?
Newkirk is an example of an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county or township. People in unincorporated communities still live together, but they share services like roads and police with the bigger area around them.
A Look at Coal Towns
Newkirk was also a coal town. This means that its main reason for existing was the coal mining industry nearby. In the past, many towns in Pennsylvania grew because of coal. People moved there to work in the mines, and shops and homes were built to support them. Coal towns were very important for providing energy to the country.
Life in a Coal Town
Life in a coal town like Newkirk often centered around the mines. Many families had members who worked as miners. The towns usually had houses built for the workers, and sometimes a company store where people could buy supplies. These towns played a big part in the history of Pennsylvania and how it developed.
