Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania

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

Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania
Turnip Hole is located in Pennsylvania
Turnip Hole
Turnip Hole
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Turnip Hole is located in the United States
Turnip Hole
Turnip Hole
Turnip Hole (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°9′9″N 79°35′21″W / 41.15250°N 79.58917°W / 41.15250; -79.58917
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

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