Exchange, Pennsylvania Explained

Exchange is an unincorporated community in Montour County, Pennsylvania.

History

A post office called Exchange was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1935.^[1] The community was named for the fact carriage horses were "exchanged" at the site, which was formerly located on a turnpike.^[2]

References

41.1131°N -76.684°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. 46.