Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Springhill |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15451
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1178785 |
Lake Lynn is a small, quiet place in Pennsylvania, 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.
Where is Lake Lynn?
Lake Lynn is found in Fayette County, in the state of Pennsylvania. It is located right next to the beautiful Cheat River. You can find it about 2 miles (or 3.2 kilometers) east-southeast of a nearby town called Point Marion.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Lake Lynn is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate government. Instead, it is usually part of a larger area, like a township or county. This means the services for the community, such as roads and police, are managed by the county or township government.
Lake Lynn's Post Office
For a long time, Lake Lynn had its own post office. This post office used the ZIP code 15451. A post office is important because it helps people send and receive mail. Having its own post office meant Lake Lynn was a recognized place for mail delivery.
