Soudersburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Soudersburg, Pennsylvania
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Westbound US 30 through Soudersburg
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Townships | East Lampeter, Leacock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 540 |
| • Density | 474/sq mi (182.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17572
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| FIPS code | 42-71848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1188004 |
Soudersburg is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. In 2010, about 540 people lived in Soudersburg.
Where is Soudersburg Located?
Soudersburg is found in the eastern part of Lancaster County. It sits partly in East Lampeter Township and partly in Leacock Township.
Nearby Towns and Roads
Soudersburg is surrounded by other small towns. To the northwest, you'll find Ronks. To the northeast is Gordonville. And to the southeast, it borders Paradise.
A major road, U.S. Route 30, also known as the Lincoln Highway, goes right through Soudersburg. This road helps people travel easily. It goes west about 8 miles (13 km) to Lancaster. Lancaster is the main city and "county seat" of Lancaster County. This means it's where the county government offices are located. The road also goes east about 18 miles (29 km) to Coatesville.
Land and Water Features
The Soudersburg CDP covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.015 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Pequea Creek forms the southern edge of Soudersburg. This creek also marks the border with Paradise Township. The Pequea Creek flows southwest. It eventually joins the Susquehanna River, which is a very large river in Pennsylvania. A creek that flows into a larger river is called a "tributary."
