Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Shermans Dale
Sherman's Dale
Sherman Valley |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Carroll |
| Elevation | 468 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
| ZIP code |
17090
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| Area code(s) | 717 Exchange: 582 |
Shermans Dale is an unincorporated community in Carroll Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States, along Sherman's Creek. It was originally settled by Scots-Irish settlers before the American Revolutionary War. Its ZIP code is 17090.
The public school that serves Shermans Dale is West Perry School District.
Religion
Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church is located here. It is also the site of a former Presbyterian church with a pioneer graveyard. Although this church is no longer used for weekly services, it is maintained for use for weddings and funerals.
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Dromgold | Crums Corners | Dellville | |
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| Carlisle Springs | Sterretts Gap, Donnellytown |
Notable residents
- William Bigler (1814-1880), 12th Governor of Pennsylvania and a U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania
- Darrell Horcher (born 1987), professional mixed martial artist who fought in UFC, Bellator and Cage Fury Fighting Championships
- Alexander Kelly McClure (1828-1909), Pennsylvania State Senator for the 18th district in 1861 and the 4th district in 1873
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