Ceylon, Pennsylvania

History

A post office called Ceylon was established in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[2] The community was named after the island of Ceylon.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ceylon, Pennsylvania
  2. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  3. Haney, Christine V. (September 4, 1988). "Unusual town names give Greene Co. color". Observer-Reporter. pp. B1. Retrieved May 3, 2015.

39°51′43″N 79°58′50″W

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