Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania

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, Pennsylvania
Location in Adams County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 39°56′57″N 77°08′46″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAdams
TownshipTyrone
Area
  Total1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
  Land1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
571 ft (174 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total707
  Density653/sq mi (252.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)717
GNIS feature ID1176772[1]
FIPS code42-33632

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.

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