Mingo, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Mingo is a small, unnamed community in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's located just southeast of the town of Royersford and is very close to the Schuylkill River.

What is an Unincorporated Village?

An unincorporated village is a place where people live that doesn't have its own local government. It's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a township or county. People living in Mingo get their services, like police and fire protection, from Upper Providence Township.

Mingo's Post Office

Mingo once had its own Post Office. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The Post Office in Mingo was open for a short time, from 1880 to 1883. Having a Post Office often meant a community was growing and needed its own way to handle mail.