Nicktown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nicktown, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Nicktown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Township | Barr |
| Elevation | 1,955 ft (596 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15762
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182451 |
Nicktown is a small place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Barr Township.
Where is Nicktown?
Nicktown is located where two roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 271 and Pennsylvania Route 553. It's about 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometers) southwest of a bigger town called Northern Cambria. This community is quite high up, at an elevation of 1,955 feet (596 meters) above sea level.
Nicktown's Post Office
One important feature of Nicktown is its post office. This post office has been serving the community for a long time, opening its doors on November 11, 1870. Its ZIP code is 15762.
