Jollytown, Pennsylvania

History

Jollytown was founded by Titus Jolley, and named for him.[2][3] A post office called Jollytown was established in 1845, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[4]

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 3 May 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 3 May 2015.


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