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Beechtree, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 41°12′36″N 78°49′14″W / 41.21000°N 78.82056°W / 41.21000; -78.82056
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Beechtree is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

History

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

References

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  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 March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2015.

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