Lickdale, Pennsylvania

Lickdale, Pennsylvania
Entering Lickdale on northbound PA 72
Entering Lickdale on northbound PA 72
Lickdale is located in Pennsylvania
Lickdale
Lickdale
Lickdale is located in the United States
Lickdale
Lickdale
Coordinates: 40°27′00″N 76°30′43″W / 40.45000°N 76.51194°W / 40.45000; -76.51194
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLebanon
TownshipsUnion Township
Elevation
427 ft (130 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code717
GNIS feature ID1179312[1]

Lickdale, previously known as Union Forge, is an unincorporated community in northern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a village approximately three miles (4.8 km) west of Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania (formerly Stumpstown), and was named for James Lick. Lickdale was a prominent 19th century canal port along a branch of the Union Canal and contained a large commercial ice house. It is on the Swatara Creek and serves as a southern gateway to Swatara State Park. It is located in Union Township and Route 72 has an interchange with Interstate 81 via Fisher Avenue. It is served by the Jonestown post office with the zip code of 17038.[2]

  1. ^ "Lickdale". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Jonestown, PA 17038 Map, Local Resources and Photos