Lookout, Pennsylvania

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Lookout is an unincorporated area in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. [1]

History

A post office called Lookout was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1969. [2] The community was so named on account of its lofty elevation. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lookout, Pennsylvania
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  3. ↑ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 78.

Coordinates: 41°46′39″N75°10′40″W / 41.77750°N 75.17778°W / 41.77750; -75.17778


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