Tresckow, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Tresckow, Pennsylvania
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Tresckow's post office
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 Tresckow, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Tresckow, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| Township | Banks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.8 sq mi (5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.8 sq mi (5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 880 |
| • Density | 489/sq mi (189/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18254
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Tresckow is a small community in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It used to be called Dutchtown. This area is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Tresckow is located west of other towns like Junedale and Beaver Meadows.
This community has a long history with anthracite coal mining. Coal mining and transporting coal were very important jobs here.
Where is Tresckow Located?
Tresckow is in the western part of Carbon County. It sits on a hill about 1,778 feet (542 meters) high. To the south is Spring Mountain, and to the north is Pismire Ridge.
The city of Hazleton is about 3 miles (4.8 km) north. Hazleton is in Luzerne County. The town of Beaver Meadows is about 2 miles (3.2 km) to the east.
Tresckow has its own post office with the ZIP code 18254. However, some nearby areas use the Beaver Meadows ZIP code, which is 18216. The total land area of Tresckow is about 1.8 square miles (4.6 square kilometers).
Learning and Schools in Tresckow
Even though Tresckow is in Carbon County, its students go to school in Luzerne County. They are part of the Hazleton Area School District.
Many students attend Hazleton Area High School. This school is about 7 miles (11 km) away. Some students also go to Marian Catholic High School, which is about 8 miles (13 km) away.
People Living in Tresckow
In 2010, about 880 people lived in Tresckow. The community is made up of different families and individuals.
In 2000, there were 964 people living here. About 20.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 23.4% were 65 years or older. The average age was 43 years old.
Most households were families, with many married couples. The average household had about 2.44 people.
