Beechtree, Pennsylvania

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

History

Beechtree was originally a mining community.[2] A post office was established at Beechtree in 1882, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beechtree, Pennsylvania
  2. McKnight, William James (1917). Historical. J.H. Beers. p. 465.
  3. "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2015.

Coordinates: 41°12′36″N 78°49′14″W / 41.21000°N 78.82056°W / 41.21000; -78.82056


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