Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania

Turnip Hole is an unincorporated community in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States.

Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania
Turnip Hole
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 41°9′9″N 79°35′21″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyClarion
TownshipLicking
Elevation
1,158 ft (353 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1189966[1]

A post office called Turnip Hole was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[2] Turnip Hole has been noted for its colorful place name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania
  2. "Clarion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  3. Standard, Defense (29 November 2010). The Best of DEFENSE STANDARD, 2007-2010. BookBrewer. p. 528. ISBN 978-1-61156-022-0.



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