Vaughn, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Vaughn, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Dauphin |
Township | Lower Paxton |
Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code(s) | 717 |
Vaughn is a small, unincorporated community located in Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a township or county.
Vaughn is found near Paxtonia, which is another community. It's also part of the larger Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big area that includes several cities and towns that are connected by jobs and daily life.
Where is Vaughn Located?
Vaughn is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Its exact location can be described using coordinates: 40.322 degrees North latitude and -76.785 degrees West longitude. The community sits at an elevation of 541 feet (about 165 meters) above sea level. This means it's located on land that is not very high up.