Paisley, Pennsylvania Explained

Paisley is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

History

A post office called Paisley was established in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.^[1] The community may have been named after a local landowner,^[2] or named after Paisley, Scotland.^[3]

References

39.8738°N -79.9438°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 May 2015.
2. News: A town by any other name... . Observer-Reporter . Feb 7, 1999 . 8 May 2015 . Zalar, Amy . A2.
3. Book: Espenshade, A. Howry. Pennsylvania place names. 1925. The Pennsylvania State College. State College, PA. 245.