Pennellville, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pennellville
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 Pennellville
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| City | Schroeppel |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
13132
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Pennellville is a small community called a hamlet. It is located in Oswego County, New York, in the Town of Schroeppel. Its ZIP Code is 13132. Pennellville is about 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level.
History of Pennellville
Pennellville gets its name from Richard Pennell M.D. He was a doctor from New York. His wife inherited the land from her father, George C. Schroeppel.
In 1833, Dr. Pennell decided to build a sawmill in the area. This mill was built by Laren Seymour. The mill was placed on a stream that the local Native American tribe called Ahinahtanaganus. This name means "big fish water."
Life in Pennellville
Pennellville is part of the Phoenix School District. This means students living in Pennellville go to schools in Phoenix.
There is a popular restaurant and music place in the hamlet called Moniraes. It often hosts national music acts that are on tour.
The burial ground in Pennellville is where Dr. and Mrs. Pennell are buried. Henry W. Schroeppel is also buried there.
See also
In Spanish: Pennellville para niños
