Jericho, Wayne County, Pennsylvania

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

History

A post office called Jericho was in operation from 1858 until 1861.[2] The community was named after the ancient city of Jericho.[3]

References

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