Schoeneck, Pennsylvania
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Schoeneck, Pennsylvania | |
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  Schoeneck, Pennsylvania Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates: 40°14′29″N 76°10′27″W / 40.24139°N 76.17417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | West Cocalico |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,056 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1187093[1] |
Schoeneck (German: Schöneck) 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 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.[2] Schoeneck is also home to the Schoeneck Volunteer Fire Company.
References
- ^ "Schoeneck, Pennsylvania". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Evans, Dean. "Cocalico School District OKs Schoeneck Elementary closure". Lancaster Online. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
