Miscellaneous Information

Various Identification Codes ...

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies worked together to create a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes.

While FIPS codes have been assigned to all counties and states, a specific code has not been assigned to Black Horse. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:

GPS Location - GNIS Coordinates ...

An important aspect of the GNIS code is that it assigns a GPS location (the latitude/longitude) to the geographic feature. This location is simply a point on the map and does not represent the size or shape of the feature. In the case of Black Horse, it is a point within Black Horse that might be a post office, the city hall or simply an intersection - the point should really be considered arbitrary and only indicating a general location.

For Black Horse, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   39° 59' 8"   (or 39.99°)

Lon:   -75° 57' 17"   (or -75.95°)  

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Black Horse is located in Region #1 (the Northeast Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Black Horse is located in Division #2 (the Middle Atlantic Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Black Horse is located in Region III (Region 3).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Black Horse is located in Region III (Region 3).

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Black Horse. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Chester County: www.chesco.org/

The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/

The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)

The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

The official website of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)