Nottingham, Pennsylvania

Nottingham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that is located in West Nottingham Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States.

Nottingham, Pennsylvania
Nottingham Presbyterian Church
Nottingham Presbyterian Church
Location of Nottingham in Chester County, Pennsylvania (left) and of Chester County in Pennsylvania (right)
Location of Nottingham in Chester County, Pennsylvania (left) and of Chester County in Pennsylvania (right)
Nottingham is located in Pennsylvania
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Nottingham
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Nottingham is located in the United States
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Nottingham
Nottingham (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°44′55″N 76°1′7″W / 39.74861°N 76.01861°W / 39.74861; -76.01861
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
TownshipWest Nottingham
Area
 • Total
3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2)
 • Land3.24 sq mi (8.38 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population
 • Total
1,260
 • Density389.25/sq mi (150.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19362
Area code(s)610 and 484
FIPS code42-55704

History and notable features

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It is home to the 651-acre Nottingham County Park, a serpentine barrens that is listed as a National Natural Landmark.[3]

A Herr's Snacks plant, which was founded in 1946, is also located in the community.[4]

The U.S. Post Office for Nottingham is located on Baltimore Pike.[5]

Geography

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The community is located at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Pennsylvania Route 272, near the border with East Nottingham Township and a short distance north of the Maryland border.

Demographics

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As of 2020, this CDP had a population of 1,260.[6]

Historical population
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20201,260
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Nottingham County Park". Chester County, Pennsylvania. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  4. ^ Barber, Chris (April 6, 2012). "Jim Herr, founder of Herr Foods, dead at age 88". Main Line Media News. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Nottingham Post Office". usps post offices.com. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  6. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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