Aleppo, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Aleppo, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Aleppo, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15310
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| Area codes | 724, 878 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1202959 |
Aleppo is a small place in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Aleppo Township.
History of Aleppo, Pennsylvania
The community of Aleppo got its name from a famous city far away. It was named after the ancient city of Aleppo in Syria. This shows how people often named new places after places they knew or admired.
When the Post Office Started
A post office was opened in Aleppo in 1869. This was an important step for the community. It meant people could send and receive mail more easily. This helped the area grow and connect with other places.
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