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

History

A post office called Hebron was established in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1899.[2] The community was named after the ancient city of Hebron.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hebron, Potter County, Pennsylvania
  2. "Potter County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  3. Herschell, Don (September 22, 1995). "Why name your town Ninevah?". Observer-Reporter. pp. B5. Retrieved April 28, 2015.

41°50′31″N 78°04′00″W / 41.84194°N 78.06667°W / 41.84194; -78.06667


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