Knox Dale, Pennsylvania
Knox Dale is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] The community is 6 miles (9.7 km) south-southeast of Brookville. Knox Dale has a post office with ZIP code 15847.[2][3]
Knox Dale, Pennsylvania | |
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| Coordinates: 41°05′10″N 79°01′35″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Knox |
| Elevation | 1,676 ft (511 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 15847 |
| Area code | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1178622[1] |
History
Knox Dale was originally called Shadagee, and under the latter name was platted in 1851.[4] A post office has been in operation under the name Knox Dale since 1863.[5]
References
- "Knox Dale". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- McKnight, William James (1917). Historical. J.H. Beers. p. 507.
- "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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