Benvenue, Pennsylvania

Benvenue is an unincorporated community in Dauphin County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1] It is situated on Duncan's Island in Reed Township.

History

A post office called Benvenue was established in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2] Benvenue is likely derived from Scottish meaning a "mountain and good entertainment therewith".[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benvenue, Pennsylvania
  2. "Dauphin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  3. Notes and Queries, Historical, Biographical and Genealogical, Relating Chiefly to Interior Pennsylvania. Harrisburg Publishing Company. 1895. p. 21.

40°24′14″N 77°00′34″W


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