Trucksville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Trucksville, Pennsylvania
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 Trucksville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Trucksville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Township | Kingston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,152 |
| • Density | 1,239/sq mi (478/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18708
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Trucksville is a small community in Kingston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town. In 2010, about 2,152 people lived in Trucksville.
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Where is Trucksville Located?
Trucksville is found in the western part of Kingston Township. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°18′14″N 75°55′55″W / 41.30389°N 75.93194°W. It's right along Pennsylvania Route 309, which is an important road.
Nearby Places
Trucksville is located just south of another community called Shavertown. It's also about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the borough of Kingston. The mail for Trucksville is handled by the Shavertown post office, and its zip code is 18708.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Trucksville covers a total area of about 4.5 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
What Makes Trucksville Special?
Trucksville has some interesting features that make it a unique place to live and visit.
Local Attractions
One popular spot is the Lands at Hillside Farms. This is a well-known small dairy farm and store. There are plans to make it even bigger, hoping it will become a major attraction like Williamsburg, Virginia, which is a famous historical site.
Community Services
The community has its own volunteer fire department. These brave volunteers help keep everyone safe. There is also a Methodist church in Trucksville. For those who love pizza, there's a popular pizza place that has been serving the community since 1975.
How Trucksville Got Its Name
Trucksville was named after its founder, a man named William Trucks (sometimes spelled Trux). He was an important person in the 1800s because he ran a sawmill in the area. The sawmill helped the community grow, and eventually, the place was named in his honor.
See also
Learn more about Trucksville in Spanish: Trucksville para niños
