Rydal, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rydal, Pennsylvania
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Rydal Station, designed by architect Frank Furness
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 Rydal, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Abington |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19046
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267 and 445 |
| Website | rydal.com |
Rydal is a small place in Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a defined area without its own local government, but it's part of a larger township. Rydal is mostly a place where people live, with many homes and neighborhoods. There is also one main shopping area for residents.
A part of Penn State, called the Abington campus, is located right here in Rydal. The Rydal train station has a long history. It was once a stop on the old Reading Railroad line, starting in the late 1800s. Today, it is part of the SEPTA Regional Rail system, serving the West Trenton Line.
What is the History of Rydal?
The Old York Road Historical Society (OYRHS) keeps records about the history of the Rydal area. They found that the Rydal Train Station was first called "Benezet." Later, the station and the whole area were renamed. They got their new names from two places in the United Kingdom: Rydal and Keswick.
Who are Some Famous People from Rydal?
Many interesting people have lived in Rydal. Here are a few of them:
- Bradley Cooper – A well-known actor. He went to Germantown Academy and grew up in Rydal.
- George Hesselbacher – He used to play professional baseball in the Major League. He passed away in Rydal.
- Philip Edgcumbe Hughes – An Anglican theologian, which means he studied religious topics. He lived in Rydal in his later years.
- Larry Kane – A famous journalist and television news anchor. He lives in Rydal.
- Katalin Karikó – A biochemist from Hungary. She won a Nobel Prize for her work. She is also a senior vice president at BioNTech. She lives in Rydal.
- Allyson Schwartz – She used to be a U.S. Representative, which means she was elected to represent her area in the government. She lives in Rydal.
- Josh Shapiro – He is the current Governor of Pennsylvania. He was also the Attorney General before that. He lives in Rydal.
