Aitch, Pennsylvania
Aitch is an extinct town in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1] The town site was inundated by the creation of Raystown Lake. Aitch Boat Launch retains the name.[2]
A post office called Aitch was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1973.[3] The villages Zip Code was 16610. The community's name is an acronym of names of first settlers, namely Aumen, Isett, Tom Enyeart, Crum, and Haffley.[4]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aitch
- ^ Enhancing Wildlife Habitat: Demonstration Sites in Pennsylvania. PennState, College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension. 1997. p. 39.
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- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 8.
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Coordinates: 40°22′27″N 78°09′33″W / 40.37417°N 78.15917°W
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