Aleppo, Pennsylvania

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

History

A post office called Aleppo has been in operation since 1869.[2] The community was named after the ancient city of Aleppo.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aleppo, 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.

Coordinates: 39°49′27″N 80°26′47″W / 39.824205°N 80.446402°W / 39.824205; -80.446402

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