Jollytown, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Jollytown is a small, unincorporated community located in Gilmore Township, which is part of Greene County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the larger township or county it's a part of.

History of Jollytown

Jollytown was founded by a person named Titus Jolley. The community was named after him, which was a common way to name places back then.

The Post Office in Jollytown

A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. In the past, post offices were very important centers for communities, connecting people to the outside world. A post office was opened in Jollytown in 1845. It served the community for many years, helping people communicate and receive important letters and packages. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1954.