Mary D, Pennsylvania

Mary D
Unincorporated community

Main Street in Mary D.
Mary D

Location within the state of Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 40°45′36″N 76°3′22″W / 40.76000°N 76.05611°W / 40.76000; -76.05611Coordinates: 40°45′36″N 76°3′22″W / 40.76000°N 76.05611°W / 40.76000; -76.05611
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Schuylkill
Elevation 906 ft (276 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 17952
Area code(s) 570 Exchange: 668
GNIS feature ID 1180517[1]

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.

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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