Ceylon, Pennsylvania

Ceylon is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

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]

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

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