Hazen, Pennsylvania

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

History

Hazen was originally called Maysville, and named for John Mayes, the owner of a local store.[2] The present name of Hazen was adopted when the post office was established.[2] A post office opened at Hazen in 1882, and was operated until it was discontinued in 1982.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hazen, Pennsylvania
  2. McKnight, William James (1917). Historical. J.H. Beers. p. 483.
  3. "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 December 2015.

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