Clyde, Pennsylvania

History

A post office called Clyde was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] The origin of the name Clyde is obscure;[3] it may be named after the River Clyde in Scotland.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clyde, Pennsylvania
  2. "Indiana County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  3. Baker, Lawrence B. (Jul 14, 1969). "Rodney, Oscar, Cecil, Esther Surround Us". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 23. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  4. Espenshade, A. Howry (1925). Pennsylvania place names. State College, PA: The Pennsylvania State College. p. 245.


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