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Schuylkill

Pennsylvania, United States · North America

About Schuylkill

Schuylkill is worth a stop: 3km from Independence Hall, Philadelphia.

Schuylkill is a town located in Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 1,983, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Schuylkill sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Schuylkill to your route.

About Schuylkill

Devil's Pocket is a small neighborhood in the South Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The neighborhood, bordered by Christian and LeCount streets, Grays Ferry Avenue, and the Naval Square development (the former U.S. Naval Asylum), consists of rowhouses tucked near an industrial

Read more landscape near the Schuylkill River. A historically Irish-American neighborhood, Devil’s Pocket has seen real estate development and gentrification in recent years, including a major expansion of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. According to one legend, Devil's Pocket got its name after a priest said the local youth were rough enough to steal from the devil’s pocket. The 1983 novel God's Pocket by Pete Dexter and its later 2014 film adaptation are set in the fictional South Philadelphia neighborhood of God's Pocket, which is based on the real-life Devil's Pocket and its tough, working class reputation.

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Schuylkill offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Schuylkill located?

Schuylkill is located in Pennsylvania, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.9423 latitude, -75.1871 longitude.

What is the population of Schuylkill?

Schuylkill has a population of approximately 1,983 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,983
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Pennsylvania
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.9423, -75.1871

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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right

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Worth the detour from Schuylkill

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

The birthplace of American democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Liberty Bell

Iconic cracked bell in Philadelphia that rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

3 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

One of the world's greatest collections of racing sports cars, with rare vehicles that actually compete in demonstration days.

7 km · about 15 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Schuylkill.

Southwest Center City Philadelphia

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 11,228

Grays Ferry

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 14,838

University City

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 17,578

Point Breeze

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 16,977

Southwest Schuylkill

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 8,666

Rittenhouse

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 21,582

Hawthorne

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 2,377

Logan Square

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 11,213

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