Donation, Pennsylvania Explained

Donation is an unincorporated community in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States.

History

A post office called Donation was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1905.[1] The origin of the name "Donation" is obscure.[2]

References

40.5667°N -77.9378°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
  2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 141.

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