Mary D, Pennsylvania
Mary D | |
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Mary D Location within the state of Pennsylvania | |
Coordinates: 40°45′36″N 76°3′22″W / 40.76000°N 76.05611°WCoordinates: 40°45′36″N 76°3′22″W / 40.76000°N 76.05611°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Schuylkill |
Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 17952 |
Area code(s) | 570 Exchange: 668 |
GNIS feature ID | 1180517[1] |
Mary D is an unincorporated community and coal town in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Schuylkill Township on U.S. Route 209 and the Schuylkill River forms its natural SE boundary.
History[]
The community derives its name from Mary Delores Dodson, the wife of a local mine owner.[2]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mary D, Pennsylvania
- ^ Mihalik, Pattie (Jan 30, 1986). "Small town boasts devoted residents". Kentucky New Era. pp. 7B. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
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- Unincorporated communities in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Coal towns in Pennsylvania
- Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania geography stubs