Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
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Heidlersburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that is located in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 509.[4]
Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
 Location in Adams County and the state of Pennsylvania. | |
| Coordinates: 39°56′57″N 77°08′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Tyrone |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 509 |
| • Density | 728/sq mi (281.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal code | 17325 |
| Area code | 717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1176772[3] |
| FIPS code | 42-33632 |
History
Heidlersburg was formerly known as Starry Town.[citation needed] There is a volunteer fire company, Company 25. The two churches in Heidlersburg are Heidlersburg United Brethren in Christ Church and St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Geography
Heidlersburg is located at the crossroads of Pennsylvania Route 234 and Old Harrisburg Road, the former U.S. Route 15. Route 15 now bypasses the town to the east, with access from an exit at Route 234. Gettysburg is 9 miles (14 km) to the south, and Harrisburg is 28 miles (45 km) to the north.
Demographics
Education
It is in the Upper Adams School District.[6]