Argus, Pennsylvania
Argus is an unincorporated community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] It operated a United States Post Office until 1953.[2]
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| Coordinates: 40°21′59″N 75°22′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | West Rockhill |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 18960 |
| Area codes | 215, 267, 445 |
Geography
Argus is located on Allentown Road in West Rockhill Township about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Sellersville in Bucks County about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from Montgomery County. Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 196 is located just to the east.
Statistics
Argus was entered into the Geographic Names Information System as Its identification number is 1202986, elevation is listed as 495 feet (151 m).[3]
References
- MacReynolds, George, Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P14.
- "Argus Post Office (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Argus, Pennsylvania". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
Sources
- Fretz, A Henry. 1953. Bucks County Place Names.
- Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs. Monthly Bulletin 21:2 p. 7-15, 29-32
- Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs. Monthly Bulletin 21:3 p. 18-24, 29-32
- Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs. Monthly Bulletin 21:4 p. 23-32
- Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs. Monthly Bulletin 21:5 p. 26-31
- Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs. Monthly Bulletin 41:6 31-32
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