Uhlerstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uhlerstown, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Uhlerstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Uhlerstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Tinicum |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18920
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1204847 |
Uhlerstown is a small place in Pennsylvania, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Tinicum Township.
Uhlerstown is located right along Pennsylvania Route 32, which is also known as River Road. The community uses the 18920 ZIP Code. It is one of many communities found along the Delaware River in this county.
About Uhlerstown
Uhlerstown is a quiet community in Bucks County. Even though it has its own name, residents often use the post office and ZIP Code for a nearby place called Erwinna. This means that on their mail, it might look like they live in Erwinna.
The Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge
One important feature of Uhlerstown is the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge. This bridge goes over the Delaware River. It connects Pennsylvania Route 32 in Uhlerstown to New Jersey Route 12 in Frenchtown, New Jersey.
The bridge is managed by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. It is a free bridge, meaning you don't have to pay a toll to cross it. The bridge has a speed limit of fifteen miles per hour to keep everyone safe.
Historic Places
Uhlerstown is home to a special area called the Uhlerstown Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Being on this list means the area has important historical buildings or sites. It helps protect these places for future generations.
