State Hill, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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State Hill, Pennsylvania
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A view of homes in State Hill
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 State Hill, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
State Hill, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Lower Heidelberg |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
19608
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State Hill is a small place in Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania. It is part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's governed by the larger township it's in.
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History of State Hill
Early Beginnings
The area we now call State Hill used to have a different name: Lorah. It was named after the very first person who settled there. The main road through this community was once known as Dry Road. It got this name because it was hard to find water for wells there. Today, this road is called Brownsville Road.
From Cabins to a Tavern
State Hill started out as just a few simple cabins. But by the mid-1800s, the community grew. They built a tavern, which is like an old-fashioned inn or pub. It was called Dry Tavern, named after Dry Road. If you visit Brownsville Road today, you can see views of Blue Marsh Lake.
Local Buildings and Services
State Hill was once home to an elementary school called Lower Heidelberg Consolidated School. It opened in 1931 and closed in 2006. Students in the area now go to schools in the Wilson School District.
The community also has several businesses and important services. These include Berks Western Telecom, Ganly's Pub and Deli, and Blue Marsh Taxidermy. There is also a fire station for the Western Berks Fire Department. The Lower Heidelberg Township Police and Municipal building is also located here. Ganly's Pub was built in 1993, close to where an older place called The Beer Garden Tavern used to be.
