Fredericksville, Pennsylvania

Fredericksville, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Fredericksville
Coordinates: 40°27′11″N 75°41′21″W / 40.45306°N 75.68917°W / 40.45306; -75.68917Coordinates: 40°27′11″N 75°41′21″W / 40.45306°N 75.68917°W / 40.45306; -75.68917
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Berks
Township Rockland
Elevation 1,056 ft (322 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 610 and 484
GNIS feature ID 1203626[1]

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

History

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

  1. "Fredericksville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Berks County, Pennsylvania Highway Map (PDF) (Map). PennDOT. 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
  3. "Berks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  4. Moser, Nick (May 5, 1956). "District Township". Reading Eagle. p. 44. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
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