Weedville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Weedville, Pennsylvania
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 Weedville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Elk |
| Township | Jay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,170 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 565 |
| • Density | 278/sq mi (107.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15868
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| FIPS code | 42-81960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1190770 |
Weedville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place," meaning the government counts its population for official records, like the census. In 2020, about 565 people lived in Weedville.
All About Weedville
Where is Weedville Located?
Weedville is found in the southeastern part of Elk County, Pennsylvania. It sits in a valley near a stream called the Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek. This creek eventually flows into a bigger river, the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Weedville is close to other small communities. To its northwest is Byrnedale, and to its southwest is Force.
Roads and Travel
Two main roads help people travel in and out of Weedville. Pennsylvania Route 255 goes through the community. If you head north on PA 255, you can reach St. Marys about 12 miles away. If you go southwest, you'll get to DuBois about 19 miles away.
Another road, Pennsylvania Route 555, starts in the center of Weedville. It branches off PA 255 and heads northeast, then east. This road follows the Bennett Branch valley for about 26 miles, leading to Driftwood.
See also
In Spanish: Weedville para niños
