Blandon, Pennsylvania
| Blandon, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
  Blandon | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′28″N 75°53′13″W / 40.44111°N 75.88694°WCoordinates: 40°26′28″N 75°53′13″W / 40.44111°N 75.88694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Maidencreek |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7,152 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 19510 |
| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1169811[1] |
Blandon is a census-designated place[2] in Maidencreek Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at the junction of Pennsylvania Route 73 and Park Road. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,152 residents.[3] Third Rail bar and restaurant is located in Blandon.[4]
History
A post office called Blandon has been in operation since 1862.[5] Sources differ whether the community was named for H. Willis Bland,[6] a county judge, or for Robert Bland,[7] an original owner of the town site.
References
- ↑ "Blandon". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ http://www.census.gov/2010census/
- ↑ http://www.census.gov/#
- ↑ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g52216-d4137246-Reviews-The_Third_Rail-Blandon_Pennsylvania.html
- ↑ "Berks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ↑ "Township settled by Friends". Reading Eagle -. Apr 1, 2002. pp. B8. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ↑ Meiser, George M. (Oct 20, 1982). "Blandon town was built around blacksmith shop". Reading Eagle. p. 11. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
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