Langville, Pennsylvania

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

History

Langville was named in 1850 for John Lang, the owner of a local woolen mill.[2] A post office called Langville was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1918.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Langville, Pennsylvania
  2. McKnight, William James (1917). Historical. J.H. Beers. p. 500.
  3. "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 December 2015.



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