Callapoose
School District
Type:
Hamlet
Municipality
🌿 Callapoose, a quiet hamlet nestled within Sterling Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is a place where elevation meets isolation, and history whispers through the hills.
🗺️ Location & Landscape
- Coordinates: 41.3715°N, 75.4052°W
- Elevation: ~1,306 feet (398 meters)
- Area Code: 570 and 272
- USGS Topo Map: Sterling Quadrangle
- Nearby communities include Jericho, Bidwell Hill, and Wallenpaupack Mills
🕰️ Historical & Civic Notes
- Though small and unincorporated, Callapoose has a GNIS ID of 1170897, marking its official recognition as a geographic locality
- It’s part of the Eastern Time Zone, and falls under the jurisdiction of Sterling Township, governed by Pennsylvania’s second-class township system
🌄 Natural Features
- Surrounded by creeks, wooded hills, and rural roads, Callapoose offers a tranquil setting for those drawn to nature and solitude
- Its proximity to Spring Hill Airport, Sterling United Methodist Church, and Salem Cemetery adds subtle layers of community and heritage