Jollytown, Pennsylvania Explained

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.[1] [2] A post office called Jollytown was established in 1845, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[3]

References

39.7283°N -80.3217°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Unusual town names give Greene Co. color . Observer-Reporter . September 4, 1988 . 3 May 2015 . Haney, Christine V. . B1.
  2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 71.
  3. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 May 2015.

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