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Jollytown, Pennsylvania

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Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, U.S.

Jollytown is an unincorporated community in Gilmore Township, Greene County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

History

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

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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
County seat: Waynesburg
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39°43′42″N 80°19′18″W / 39.72833°N 80.32167°W / 39.72833; -80.32167


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