Jollytown, Pennsylvania
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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jollytown, Pennsylvania
- ^ Haney, Christine V. (September 4, 1988). "Unusual town names give Greene Co. color". Observer-Reporter. pp. B1. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 71.
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
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