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Pond Eddy, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
The Pond Eddy Bridge
Pond Eddy, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Pond Eddy, Pennsylvania
Pond Eddy, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Pike
Elevation
620 ft (190 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 570
GNIS feature ID 1199326

Pond Eddy is a small place in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Shohola Township.

Discovering Pond Eddy

Pond Eddy is a unique spot in Pennsylvania. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The community sits right next to the Delaware River. This river forms the border between Pennsylvania and New York.

The Famous Pond Eddy Bridge

One of the most important things about Pond Eddy is the Pond Eddy Bridge. This bridge is very special! It's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical landmark.

The bridge helps people get around. It crosses the wide Delaware River. On one side is Pond Eddy in Pennsylvania. On the other side is Lumberland, New York.

Why the Bridge is Important

The Pond Eddy Bridge is super important for the people living in Pond Eddy. Here's why:

  • No Direct Roads: Pond Eddy doesn't have any main roads that connect it directly to other parts of Pennsylvania.
  • Crossing to New York: If residents want to drive to another town in Pennsylvania, they first have to cross the bridge into New York!
  • A Daily Journey: Imagine needing to go to the store in your own state, but you have to drive into another state first! That's what life is like for people in Pond Eddy.

The bridge is more than just a way to cross the river. It's a vital link for the community. It connects them to services and other places they need to go. It's a cool example of how geography can shape daily life!

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