Wintersville, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Wintersville is a small place in Pennsylvania. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. Instead, it's part of a bigger area called Tulpehocken Township in Berks County.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate government. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it's usually governed by a larger area, like a township or a county.

• People in unincorporated communities still get services like roads and police. These services are provided by the larger government.
• Sometimes, these communities are very small. They might just be a few houses or a crossroads.
• They often share services and names with nearby towns.

Where is Wintersville Located?

Wintersville is found in the beautiful countryside of Berks County, Pennsylvania. It's located on a road called Wintersville Road.

• It's close to another small community called Mount Aetna.
• Wintersville and Mount Aetna even share the same ZIP Code, which is 19544. A ZIP Code is a special number that helps the post office sort mail to the right place.