Paxinos is a census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] It has a post office with the zip code 17860.[2] In 2010, the population was 2,467 residents.[3] Paxinos was founded in 1769 and was named for a Swanee Native American chief, according to its Pennsylvania Keystone Marker. The town is known in the area for its music store, which has a distinctive mural of a guitar player.[citation needed]
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Coordinates: 40.850826°N 76.580739°W / 40.850826; -76.580739 | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Northumberland |
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• Total | 2,467 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 17860 |
Area code(s) | 570 |
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County seat: Sunbury | ||
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