Schoeneck, Pennsylvania

Schoeneck, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Schoeneck, Pennsylvania

Location within the state of Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 40°14′29″N 76°10′27″W / 40.24139°N 76.17417°W / 40.24139; -76.17417Coordinates: 40°14′29″N 76°10′27″W / 40.24139°N 76.17417°W / 40.24139; -76.17417
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Lancaster
Township West Cocalico
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,056
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
GNIS feature ID 1187093[1]

Schoeneck is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located within West Cocalico Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. Schoeneck is a corruption of the Pennsylvania Dutch phrase Schoenes Eck, which translates to "pretty corner." As of the 2010 census the population was 1,056 residents.

Schoeneck Square.
Downtown Schoeneck Schoeneck, Pennsylvania.

Schoeneck is part of the Cocalico School District. A long time presence in Schoeneck, the Schoeneck Elementary School closed in June 2011. Schoeneck students will be transported to the Denver Elementary School for future school years. Schoeneck is also home to the Schoeneck Volunteer Fire Company.

Schoeneck Engine 1-9-1.
Engine 1-9-1 Schoeneck, Pennsylvania.
Schoeneck Engine 1-9-1.
Engine 1-9-2 Schoeneck, Pennsylvania.

References

  1. ↑ "Schoeneck, Pennsylvania". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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