Aitch, Pennsylvania Explained

Aitch is an extinct town in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. The town site was inundated by the creation of Raystown Lake. Aitch Boat Launch retains the name.^[1]

A post office called Aitch was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1973.^[2] The villages Zip Code was 16610. The community's name is an acronym of names of first settlers, namely Aumen, Isett, Tom Enyeart, Crum, and Haffley.^[3]

See also

• List of ghost towns in Pennsylvania

References

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Notes and References

1. Book: Enhancing Wildlife Habitat: Demonstration Sites in Pennsylvania. 1997. PennState, College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension. 39. accesses are at the Aitch Boat Launch....
2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
3. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 8.