Kimberton is an

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and

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that is located in East Pikeland Township in

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, United States. The Zip Code is 19442.

History

Originally settled during the late 18th it remained unnamed until 1817. Like many surrounding villages in the

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, Kimberton developed around a tavern; in this case, the tavern was called Chrisman's. In 1796, the Chrisman's Mill began operating, drawing activity to the tiny village. It operated until 1938 and is currently the town's post office. In 1976 (with a boundary increase in 1987), the Kimberton Village Historic District was established as a national

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Geography and demographics

Kimberton is located at (40.130N, -75.572W). The elevation is 207 feet. In 2020, Kimberton had a population of 568.

Notable people

* John S. D. Eisenhower, son of former

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* Esther J. Trimble Lippincott, educator, reformer, and author * M. C. Richards, artist, educator, and spirituality author *

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, Supreme Court justice and

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References

External links

Kimberton Fire Company

Kimberton Waldorf School

Kimberton Whole FoodsKimberton CSA
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