Amityville is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County ( Pennsylvania German: ''Barricks Kaundi'') is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 428,849. The county seat is Reading.
The Schuylkill River, a tributary of the Delaware Ri ...
, United States, near the borough of
Pottstown. It is located on
Old Swede Road in Amity Township.
History
The post office Amityville contained was named Athol. The Athol post office was established in 1885.
Notable person
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William Auman
William Auman was an American brigadier general of British descent during the American Civil War and Spanish–American War. He was known for commanding the 13th Infantry Regiment during the Battle of San Juan Hill and was the first officer to r ...
, American Brigadier General (1838–1920)
References
Unincorporated communities in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania
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