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Jollytown, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 39°43′42″N 80°19′18″W / 39.72833°N 80.32167°W / 39.72833; -80.32167
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Jollytown is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

History

Jollytown was founded by Titus Jolley, and named for him.[2][3] A post office called Jollytown was established in 1845, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jollytown, Pennsylvania
  2. ^ Haney, Christine V. (September 4, 1988). "Unusual town names give Greene Co. color". Observer-Reporter. pp. B1. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  3. ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 71.
  4. ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.

39°43′42″N 80°19′18″W / 39.72833°N 80.32167°W / 39.72833; -80.32167