Kimberton, Pennsylvania

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Kimberton
Unincorporated community
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Chester
Township East Pikeland
Center
 - coordinates 40°07′50″N 75°34′20″W / 40.13056, -75.57222Coordinates: 40°07′50″N 75°34′20″W / 40.13056, -75.57222
 - elevation 207 ft (63.1 m)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 19442
Area code 610
Location of Kimberton in Pennsylvania
Location of Kimberton in Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States

Kimberton is located in East Pikeland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The zip code is 19442. Originally settled in the late 18th century, it was not named until 1817. Like many surrounding villages, it spring up after a tavern, this one being called Chrisman's. In 1796, the Chrisman's Mill began operating, drawing activity to the tiny village. It operated until 1938 and is currently the town's post office.

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Kimberton is located at 40°07′50″N, 75°34′20″W (40.130N, -75.572W). The elevation is 207 feet.

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