Pitman, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pitman
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Mahantongo Fire Co. in Pitman.
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 Pitman
Location in Pennsylvania
Pitman
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17964
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1183975 |
Pitman is a small, quiet place in Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of a larger area called Eldred Township in Schuylkill County. The main part of Pitman is a small village with about 25 homes. It's located along a road known as state route 4022.
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History of Pitman
Early Settlements
People first started settling in the area around Pitman a long time ago, around the year 1800. This was when the first homes and farms were built here.
Original Name
Did you know Pitman wasn't always called Pitman? In its earliest days, the village had a different name. It was originally known as Zimmermanstown.
Geography of Pitman
Location in the Valley
Pitman is nestled in a special spot. It's found at the far eastern end of the Mahantongo valley. This is where two mountains, Mahantango Mountain and Line Mountain, come together.
Local Waterways
A small stream called the Little Mahantango Creek starts near Pitman. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. The Little Mahantango Creek flows westward into the bigger Mahantango Creek. Both of these creeks are part of the Susquehanna River basin, which is a large area of land where all the water drains into the Susquehanna River.
What Makes Pitman Special?
Farming Life
The main activity in Pitman is farming. This means that "agriculture" is the most important industry here. Many people in the area work on farms, growing crops and raising animals.
The Post Office
Even though Pitman is small, it has its own U.S. Post Office. This is where people send and receive mail. The postal code for Pitman is 17964. This code covers almost all of Eldred Township. Because of this, many people who live in the township simply refer to their whole area as Pitman.
Images for kids
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The local Post Office in Pitman.
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St. James Lutheran Church, a community landmark.
