Schoeneck, Pennsylvania

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As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,056.[1]

Geography

Schoeneck is located in northeastern Lancaster County, in the southern part of West Cocalico Township. It is also Script error: No such module "convert". north of Ephrata and Script error: No such module "convert". northeast of Lancaster, the county seat.

Interstate 76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, passes through the northern part of the community, with the closest access Script error: No such module "convert". to the east near Reamstown.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Schoeneck CDP has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert"., or 0.96%, are water.[2]

The community is drained by tributaries of Indian Run, which flows south to Cocalico Creek in Ephrata and is part of the Conestoga River watershed running eventually to the Susquehanna.

Education

Schoeneck is part of the Cocalico School District. A long-time presence in Schoeneck, the Schoeneck Elementary School closed in June 2011. Schoeneck students are now transported to the Denver Elementary School.[3]

Community services

Schoeneck is home to the Schoeneck Volunteer Fire Company.

Schoeneck Engine 1-9-1
Schoeneck Fire Company Engine 1-9-1

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