Jollytown, Pennsylvania
Jollytown is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1] There exists a one-room schoolhouse, a community building, a church, and a moment of Jesse Taylor. Jesse Taylor was the first known soldier from Greene County killed in the Civil War.
History
Jollytown was founded by Titus Jolley, and named for him.[2] A post office called Jollytown was established in 1845, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jollytown, Pennsylvania
- ^ Haney, Christine V. (September 4, 1988). "Unusual town names give Greene Co. color". Observer-Reporter. pp. B1. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
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