Schoeneck, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Schoeneck, Pennsylvania
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 Schoeneck, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Schoeneck, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | West Cocalico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.12 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 565 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,056 |
| • Density | 341/sq mi (131.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17578 (Stevens)
17517 (Denver) |
| FIPS code | 42-68200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1187093 |
Schoeneck is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). The name Schoeneck comes from a Pennsylvania Dutch phrase, "Schoenes Eck." This phrase means "pretty corner."
In 2010, about 1,056 people lived in Schoeneck.
Geography of Schoeneck
Schoeneck is located in the northeastern part of Lancaster County. It is in the southern area of West Cocalico Township. The community is about 5 miles (8 km) north of Ephrata. It is also about 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Lancaster, which is the county seat.
Roads and Waterways
Interstate 76, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, goes through the northern part of Schoeneck. The closest entrance to this highway is about 6 miles (10 km) east, near Reamstown.
The Schoeneck area covers about 3.1 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Small streams in the community flow into Indian Run. Indian Run then flows south to Cocalico Creek in Ephrata. This creek is part of the Conestoga River watershed. Eventually, the water reaches the Susquehanna River.
Education in Schoeneck
Students in Schoeneck attend schools within the Cocalico School District. For many years, Schoeneck had its own elementary school. However, Schoeneck Elementary School closed in June 2011. Now, students from Schoeneck travel to the Denver Elementary School.
Community Services
Schoeneck has its own fire department, called the Schoeneck Volunteer Fire Company. This company helps keep the community safe.
