Pineville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pineville, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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Corner of Township Line Road, Pineville Road, and PA 413
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 Pineville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Buckingham and Wrightstown |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18946
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267 and 445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1204406 |
Pineville is a small village located in Pennsylvania, United States. It sits right on the border between two areas called Buckingham and Wrightstown townships, both found in Bucks County.
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How Did Pineville Get Its Name?
Pineville has had a few different names over the years! Around 1776, people called it "The Pines." This name stuck around for a long time.
The Story Behind "The Pines"
The village got its name from a group of tall pine trees. These trees stood about 150 yards south of where the main roads crossed. Sadly, these original pine trees were cut down around 1846.
From "Pinetown" to Pineville
Later, around 1806, the village was known as "Pinetown." At that time, it had a stone store and a wooden house next to it. A person named Jacob Heston ran both of these businesses. They were located near where Jesse P. Carver's store would later be.
Early Businesses and Iron Work
In the early days, William Trego had a house and a tailor-shop in Pineville. Jesse S. Heston also ran a store inside what was then the local tavern's bar-room.
An interesting fact from Pineville's history is about iron work. In 1812, the iron parts for the county jail in Doylestown were made right here in Pineville! Farmers used their wagons to bring the iron all the way from Bethlehem. Later, this iron works factory started making nails.
What Were the Early Landmarks of Pineville?
Besides the stores and shops, early Pineville had other important buildings.
Community Buildings and the First Post Office
There was another house and David Stogdale's farm house. There was also a school-house near where the current store is. This school was moved in 1842. At first, Pineville didn't have a tavern, a wheelwright (someone who makes and repairs wheels), or a blacksmith.
The village got its first post office after 1830. Samuel Tomlinson was the very first postmaster. It was at this point that the village's name officially changed to Pineville. This was done to avoid confusion with another town that already had a similar name.
The First Tavern
The first tavern in Pineville was licensed in 1835 or 1836. Samuel Tomlinson, who was also the postmaster, ran this tavern. Before it became a tavern, it had been a "temperance house" for several years, meaning it didn't serve alcohol.
Before the American Revolution, a man named John Thompson ran a store at "The Pines." He also owned a mill on the Neshaminy Creek.
