Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Sweet Valley is a small place in Pennsylvania, a state in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of Ross Township in Luzerne County.
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Exploring Sweet Valley's Past
Sweet Valley has a history that goes back many years. One important part of its past is its post office.
When Did Sweet Valley Get a Post Office?
The post office in Sweet Valley first opened its doors in 1847. That's a long time ago, even before many of today's towns existed!
Who Was the First Postmaster?
The very first person to run the post office in Sweet Valley was a man named Josiah Ruggles. He was also the community's first merchant, meaning he was one of the first people to sell goods and services there.
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A view of Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, around 1930.
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A view of North Lake in Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, around 1940.
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A church in Sweet Valley in 2009.
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The Main Road in Sweet Valley in 2015.
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A view of Harris Pond in 2015.
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