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Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States
Khedive, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°53′2″N 80°2′10″W / 39.88389°N 80.03611°W / 39.88389; -80.03611
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyGreene
TownshipCumberland
Elevation1,020 ft (310 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1178440

Khedive is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 m).

History

A post office called Khedive was established in 1882, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1934. The community was named after Khedive, a royal title in the Middle East.

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References

  1. ^ "Khedive, Pennsylvania". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  3. Haney, Christine V. (September 4, 1988). "Unusual town names give Greene Co. color". Observer-Reporter. pp. B1. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
County seat: Waynesburg
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