Fredericksville, Pennsylvania

Fredericksville is an unincorporated community in Rockland Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Fredericksville is located at the intersection of Fredericksville and Five Points Roads.[2]

Fredericksville, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Fredericksville is located in Pennsylvania
Fredericksville
Fredericksville
Coordinates: 40°27′11″N 75°41′21″W / 40.45306°N 75.68917°W / 40.45306; -75.68917
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
TownshipRockland
Elevation
1,056 ft (322 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)610 and 484
GNIS feature ID1203626[1]

History

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A post office called Fredericksville was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1911.[3] The community was named for David Frederick, the owner of a local tavern.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Fredericksville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Berks County, Pennsylvania Highway Map (PDF) (Map). PennDOT. 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Berks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 13, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  4. ^ Moser, Nick (May 5, 1956). "District Township". Reading Eagle. p. 44. Retrieved December 2, 2015.