Fearnot, Pennsylvania
Fearnot is an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]
History
A post office called Fearnot was established in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.[2] The origin of the name Fearnot is obscure.[3] According to tradition, the name "Fearnot" stems from the frequent fighting in the neighborhood; the early townspeople were not afraid of anyone.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fearnot, Pennsylvania
- "Schuylkill County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- "From Panic to Tranquility". Reading Eagle. Apr 7, 2003. pp. B7. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 49.
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