Rehrersburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rehrersburg, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Berks
Township	Tulpehocken
Area
• Total	0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
• Land	0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	581 ft (177 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	322
• Density	2,316.55/sq mi (897.00/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	19550
Area code(s)	717
FIPS code	42-64056
GNIS feature ID	1184867

Rehrersburg is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Berks County, specifically in Tulpehocken Township. You can find it near Pennsylvania Route 419.

This community was started on April 4, 1803, by a person named John Jacob Rehrer. The people living there celebrated the town's 200th birthday, called a bicentennial, on September 20, 2003. In 2010, about 319 people lived in Rehrersburg.

History of Rehrersburg

Rehrersburg has an interesting history. In 1818, it became home to the sixth post office in the entire county. This was a big deal for the community. Today, Rehrersburg uses the ZIP code 19550 for its mail.

Who Was John Jacob Rehrer?

The founder of Rehrersburg, John Jacob Rehrer, was the son of Johan Gottfried Rehrer and Maria Magdalena (Etschberger) Rehrer. Many people who live in Rehrersburg today are still descendants of the Rehrer family. This means they are related to the town's founder.

Population Information

We can learn about the number of people living in Rehrersburg from official counts. These counts are called a census.

How Many People Live Here?

According to the 2020 census, Rehrersburg had 322 residents. This number helps us understand how the community has grown or changed over time.

See also

• In Spanish: Rehrersburg para niños