Orson is an unincorporated community

Unincorporated area

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 in Preston Township, Wayne County

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

As of the census of 2000, there were 47,722 people, 18,350 households, and 12,936 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile . There were 30,593 housing units at an average density of 42 per square mile...

, Pennsylvania

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, United States

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Orson is centered around the intersection of routes 370 and 670, also known as Oxbow Road, with both the Orson Country Inn and the Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic located within sight distance of the intersection. Orson is also home to Independent Lake Summer Camp. In addition, a stretch of the Rails to Trails right of way runs through the community.