Bowmansville, Pennsylvania
| Bowmansville, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
  Bowmansville, Pennsylvania Location within the state of Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates: 40°11′48″N 76°01′03″W / 40.19667°N 76.01750°WCoordinates: 40°11′48″N 76°01′03″W / 40.19667°N 76.01750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | Brecknock |
| Founded | 1820 |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,077 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 17507 |
Bowmansville is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in Brecknock Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Bowmansville is home to a newly renovated Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza. The population was 2,077 residents as of the 2010 census.
History
Bowmansville was named for Samuel Bowman, an early settler.[1]
The Bowmansville Roller Mill and John B. Good House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
References
- ↑ "Brecknock Township's Interesting History". Reading Eagle. 1 May 1914. p. 17. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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