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]

References

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

41°46′39″N 75°10′40″W / 41.77750°N 75.17778°W / 41.77750; -75.17778


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