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Weishample is located in Pennsylvania
Weishample
Weishample
Location in Pennsylvania
Weishample is located in the United States
Weishample
Weishample
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Schuylkill
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
17938
Area code(s) 570

Weishample is a small community located in Pennsylvania, a state in the United States. It's found within Barry Township, which is part of Schuylkill County. This quiet area is about 20 miles northeast of Harrisburg, the capital city of Pennsylvania.

Discover Weishample

Weishample is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like Barry Township in Schuylkill County.

Where is Weishample?

Weishample is located in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. It's nestled in Schuylkill County, an area known for its beautiful landscapes and history. If you look on a map, you'll find it northeast of Harrisburg, which is a major city in Pennsylvania.

How Weishample Got Its Name

The community of Weishample is believed to be named after a person named Reverend John Frederick Weishampel. He was connected to another person named John Winebrenner. It's thought that this connection led to the community being named in his honor.

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