Woxall, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Woxall
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 Woxall
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Woxall
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Upper Salford |
| Founded | pre 1727 (as Kroppestettel) |
| Established | 1888 as Woxall |
| Named for | "Knocks All" partial slogan for an unknown soap brand |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
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| • Total | 1,318 |
| • Density | 824/sq mi (318/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
18979, 19438
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| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
Woxall (sometimes spelled Woxhall) is a small village in Pennsylvania, United States. It is a special area called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a community that the government counts for population statistics. Woxall is located in Upper Salford Township, which is part of Montgomery County.
The village sits on the eastern side of the Perkiomen Creek. This creek flows south and eventually joins the Schuylkill River. In 2010, about 1,318 people lived in Woxall. The village uses the Harleysville post office, and its main zip code is 19438.
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The Story of Woxall's Name
The village of Woxall has had a few different names over the years!
From Crowtown to Mechanicsville
Woxall was first known as Kroppestettel. This name comes from Pennsylvania Dutch and means "Crowtown." Later, the village's name changed to Mechanicsville. By the end of the 1700s, Mechanicsville was a busy little town. It had a hotel, a restaurant, a town hall, a shoe shop, and even a wheelwright (someone who builds and repairs wheels). About 12 homes were in the village at that time.
How Woxall Got Its Unique Name
The village kept the name Mechanicsville until 1888. That year, a post office was going to open in the village. However, there was a problem: another town in Pennsylvania already had the name Mechanicsville! A new, unique name was needed for the post office.
After a lot of discussion, the people living in the village decided on the name "Noxall." This name came from a slogan they had seen on a bar of soap in the local store: "Knocks All." But when they sent the name to the postal authorities, someone made a mistake. They misread the "N" as a "W," and so the name Woxall was approved for the post office! That's how the village got its unusual name.
Early Life and Growth
The village of Woxall grew up near an important historical place called the Old Goshenhoppen Church. This church was built way back in 1744. It was a place where both Lutheran and Reformed church groups met for services.
When the railroad arrived in the area in 1868, it brought changes. Another nearby village, Salfordville, also grew. Salfordville had an old inn and became a busy place even without a railroad or trolley line. By 1877, Salfordville had its own post office, a general store, a cigar factory, and 19 homes.
Other Nearby Villages
Besides Woxall and Salfordville, there are other small villages nearby. These include Bergey, which was known as Branchville in 1893, and Salford, which was called Rudy in the early 1900s.
All these villages, including Woxall and Salfordville, were famous for their general stores. These stores were like today's department stores, selling all sorts of things. You could find fine clocks, furniture, barrel molasses, and even quilting thread there!
Woxall Today
Woxall is considered a rural area. This means it has a lot of open spaces, like farm fields and woods. Since 2002, some new housing developments have been built in the area, but it still keeps its peaceful, countryside feel.
See also
In Spanish: Woxhall para niños
