Sigel, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Sigel, Pennsylvania
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Intersection of PA 36 and PA 949 in Sigel
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 Sigel, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Sigel, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Eldred |
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15860
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1211954 |
Sigel is a small place in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's 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.
You can find Sigel where two main roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 36 and Pennsylvania Route 949. It's about 8 miles (13 km) north of a larger town called Brookville. Sigel has its own post office, which has been open since May 26, 1862. The ZIP code for Sigel is 15860.
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History of Sigel
Sigel has an interesting past, including a name change!
Original Name: Haggerty
The area we now call Sigel was first named Haggerty. It was planned out in 1850 by a person named Judah P. Haggerty. When a place is "laid out," it means someone planned where the streets and buildings would go.
Renamed for a Civil War Hero
In 1865, the community's name was changed from Haggerty to Sigel. This new name honors Franz Sigel, who was a major general during the American Civil War. He was a German-American military officer who fought for the Union (the northern states) during the war.
Famous People from Sigel
Even small communities can be home to famous people!
Bob Shawkey: Baseball Star
One notable person from Sigel is Bob Shawkey. He was a professional baseball player. Bob Shawkey played for the New York Yankees. He was part of the very first World Series championship team for the Yankees in 1923. That year, the Yankees won the World Series, which is a huge achievement in baseball.
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Intersection of PA 36 and PA 949 in Sigel
