Khedive, Pennsylvania
| Khedive, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Khedive, Pennsylvania Location within the state of Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates: 39°53′2″N 80°2′10″W / 39.88389°N 80.03611°WCoordinates: 39°53′2″N 80°2′10″W / 39.88389°N 80.03611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1178440[1] |
Khedive is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 m).[1]
History
A post office called Khedive was established in 1882, and remained in operations until it was discontinued in 1934.[2] The community was named after Khedive, a royal title in the Middle East.[3]
Notable natives
- Birdie Cree, professional baseball player
References
- 1 2 "Khedive, Pennsylvania". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ↑ Haney, Christine V. (September 4, 1988). "Unusual town names give Greene Co. color". Observer-Reporter. pp. B1. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
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