While we don't have a date for the founding of Strausstown, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Strausstown had a population of 342 people.<2> (see below for details).
Strausstown is 570 feet [174 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Strausstown lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Strausstown. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Strausstown.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Strausstown. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Strausstown.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Strausstown. See our Newspapers Page for Strausstown.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Strausstown ...
Looking for more information about Strausstown? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Strausstown, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Strausstown.
Adding Strausstown to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Strausstown in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Strausstown was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Pennsylvania's counties, including Berks, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Strausstown - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Strausstown). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Strausstown or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.