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Pomeroy, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
TownshipSadsbury
Area
 • Total
0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
 • Land0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Water0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
484 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
401
 • Density1,200/sq mi (470/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19367
Area code610
FIPS code42-61968

Pomeroy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 401 at the 2010 census.[1]

It was once the northern terminus of the Pomeroy and Newark Railroad.

Geography

Pomeroy is located at 39°57′51″N 75°53′11″W / 39.96417°N 75.88639°W / 39.96417; -75.88639[2] in the southeast corner of Sadsbury Township. Pennsylvania Route 372 passes through the center of the village, connecting Coatesville 3 miles (5 km) to the east with Parkesburg 1 mile (1.6 km) to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.86 km2), of which 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) is land and 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.88%, is water.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Sadsbury CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  2. ^ US Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map series
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pomeroy CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 21, 2012.