Royer, Pennsylvania
Royer is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[2]
Royer, Pennsylvania | |
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  Royer  Royer | |
| Coordinates: 40°25′18″N 78°16′23″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Blair |
| Township | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 16693 (Williamsburg) |
| Area code(s) | 814/582 |
| FIPS code | 42-66568 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805555[2] |
The CDP is in eastern Blair County, in the southwest corner of Woodbury Township. It sits in the valley of Piney Creek, a north-flowing tributary of the Frankstown Branch Juniata River. Pennsylvania Route 866 runs along the eastern edge of the community, leading northeast 5 miles (8 km) to Williamsburg and south-southwest 8 miles (13 km) to Martinsburg.
The Daniel Royer House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is in the eastern part of the community.
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- "Royer Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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