Mary D, Pennsylvania

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.

Mary D
Main Street in Mary D.
Mary D
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°45′36″N 76°3′22″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
Elevation
906 ft (276 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
17952
Area code(s)570 Exchange: 668
GNIS feature ID1180517[1]

History

The community derives its name from Mary Delores Dodson, the wife of a local mine owner.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mary D, Pennsylvania
  2. Mihalik, Pattie (Jan 30, 1986). "Small town boasts devoted residents". Kentucky New Era. pp. 7B. Retrieved 18 October 2015.


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