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Mary D, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 40°45′36″N 76°3′22″W / 40.76000°N 76.05611°W / 40.76000; -76.05611
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Mary D
Main Street in Mary D.
Main Street in Mary D.
Mary D is located in Pennsylvania
Mary D
Mary D
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Mary D is located in the United States
Mary D
Mary D
Mary D (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°45′36″N 76°3′22″W / 40.76000°N 76.05611°W / 40.76000; -76.05611
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
Elevation
906 ft (276 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
17952
Area code570
GNIS feature ID1180517[1]

Mary D is an unincorporated community and coal town in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Schuylkill Township on U.S. Route 209 and the Schuylkill River forms its natural southeastern boundary.

Etymology

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The community derives its name from Mary Delores Dodson, the wife of a local mine owner.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mary D, Pennsylvania
  2. ^ Mihalik, Pattie (January 30, 1986). "Small town boasts devoted residents". Kentucky New Era. pp. 7B. Retrieved October 18, 2015.