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Scott Center

🌲 Scott Center, located in Scott Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is a quiet hamlet nestled in the northern reaches of the county. Though small and unincorporated, it serves as a seasonal hub for local governance and community life.

🗺️ Location & Geography

  • Coordinates: 41.93897°N, 75.3949°W
  • Elevation: 1,414 feet (431 meters) — perched in the rolling hills of the Pocono Plateau
  • Nearby hamlets include Maple Grove, Fairmount, and Winterdale
  • Lies within the Eastern Time Zone, observing daylight saving time

🏛️ Civic Role

  • Serves as the meeting location for Scott Township Supervisors from May to October, while the Sherman Community Center hosts meetings from November to April
  • Though not a municipality, Scott Center plays a key role in township operations and seasonal community events

🌿 Surroundings & Identity

  • Surrounded by forested land, small lakes, and quiet country roads
  • Identified as a hamlet on regional maps and by PennDOT signage
  • Part of a broader network of rural villages that define northern Wayne County’s character
Municipality
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Village