Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania
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 Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Turnip Hole, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clarion |
| Township | Licking |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1189966 |
Turnip Hole is a small, unincorporated community located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. Instead, it's usually part of a larger township or county.
Discovering Turnip Hole
This community is found in Clarion County, which is in the state of Pennsylvania. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county or a larger township helps manage things like roads and services. Its exact location is at 41°9′9″N 79°35′21″W / 41.15250°N 79.58917°W.
A Bit of History
Turnip Hole once had its very own post office! This post office opened in 1889. It served the community for many years, helping people send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1911. Turnip Hole is also known for its rather unusual and interesting name, which makes it stand out on a map!
