Eshbach, Pennsylvania

Summary

Eshbach is an unincorporated community in Washington Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Eshbach is located at the intersection of Old Route 100 and Stauffer Road.[2]

Eshbach, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Eshbach is located in Pennsylvania
Eshbach
Eshbach
Coordinates: 40°23′6″N 75°37′12″W / 40.38500°N 75.62000°W / 40.38500; -75.62000
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
TownshipWashington
Elevation
456 ft (139 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)610 and 484
GNIS feature ID1174317[1]

The village sits at the foot of the Oley Hills and was established when the Colebrookdale Railroad ran through the village from Pottstown to Barto. The railroad was taken out in the 1950s and only goes from Pottstown to Boyertown. Some near by towns include Bechtelsville, Bally, New Berlinville, and Boyertown

Some businesses in Eshbach include Carriage House Trailer Sales and Service and Rota-Cyl Corporation.

References edit

  1. ^ "Eshbach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Berks County, Pennsylvania Highway Map (PDF) (Map). PennDOT. 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2013.[permanent dead link]