Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania

Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place

Keystone Marker

Location in Adams County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 39°56′57″N 77°08′46″W / 39.94917°N 77.14611°W / 39.94917; -77.14611Coordinates: 39°56′57″N 77°08′46″W / 39.94917°N 77.14611°W / 39.94917; -77.14611
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Adams
Township Tyrone
Area
 • Total 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
 • Land 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 571 ft (174 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 707
 • Density 653/sq mi (252.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 717
GNIS feature ID 1176772[1]
FIPS code 42-33632

Heidlersburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 707.[2]

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.

Heidlersburg used to be known as Starry Town. It contains a few garages. 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.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania
  2. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Heidlersburg CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
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