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]
See also
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.
accesses are at the Aitch Boat Launch...
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 8.
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Municipalities and communities of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States
County seat: Huntingdon
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- Broad Top City
- Cassville
- Coalmont
- Dudley
- Huntingdon
- Mapleton
- Marklesburg
- Mill Creek
- Mount Union
- Orbisonia
- Petersburg
- Rockhill
- Saltillo
- Shade Gap
- Shirleysburg
- Three Springs
communities
- Aitch
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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40°22′27″N 78°09′33″W / 40.37417°N 78.15917°W / 40.37417; -78.15917
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