Thomasville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thomasville, Pennsylvania
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 Thomasville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.9446 sq mi (41.296 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 3,647 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17364
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Thomasville is a small community located in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is not a big city, but it is an important place where people live and work. Thomasville is west of the city of York. The community is known for being the home of Martin's Potato Chips, a popular snack company, and the York Airport.
Learning in Thomasville
Kids in Thomasville go to school in the Spring Grove Area School District. This school district helps students learn and grow. One of the schools here is Paradise Elementary School. Many students attend this school to get their education. In 2000, about 355 students were enrolled there.
Getting Around Thomasville
A major road called the Lincoln Highway runs through Thomasville. This road is also known as U.S. Route 30. It helps people travel to and from Thomasville. The community also has its own airport, the York Airport. It is a private airport that is open for public use. The airport is also home to a STAT Medevac unit. This unit uses helicopters to quickly transport people who need urgent medical help.
