Holmes, Pennsylvania

Holmes is an unincorporated community in Ridley Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at 39°54′15″N 75°18′31″W (39.9042791, -75.3085204).[1]

Holmes, Pennsylvania
Holmes
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Holmes
Holmes (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°54′15″N 75°18′31″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyDelaware
TownshipRidley
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19043
Area code(s)610 and 484
GNIS feature ID1177231[1]

History

The town was named for Richard Holmes a farmer whose family lived in Holmes for almost 100 years. The family's homestead stood where the MacDade Mall stands today.

References


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