Rathmel, Pennsylvania

Rathmel is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

History

Rathmal had its start as a mining community.[2] A post office called Rathmel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1930.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rathmel, Pennsylvania
  2. McKnight, William James (1917). Historical. J.H. Beers. p. 487.
  3. "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 December 2015.

Coordinates: 41°05′40″N 78°50′23″W / 41.09444°N 78.83972°W / 41.09444; -78.83972


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