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Heathville, Pennsylvania facts for kids

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Heathville is a small place in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 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 Jefferson County.

Heathville's Past

How Heathville Got Its Name

Heathville was named after an important person called Judge Heath. He lived in the community many years ago.

The Old Post Office

For a long time, Heathville had its own post office. It started in 1841 and helped people send and receive letters and packages. The post office was a central part of the community until it closed in 1965. This means it served the area for over 120 years!

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