Frugality, Pennsylvania

Frugality is a former town in Cambria County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

A post office called Frugality was in operation from 1887 until 1935.[2] The name was selected as a sign of frugality of the residents.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frugality, Pennsylvania
  2. "Cambria County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  3. "Some peculiar post office names in Berks". Reading Eagle. Nov 27, 1910. p. 11. Retrieved 2 December 2015.

Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 78°29′19″W / 40.65306°N 78.48861°W / 40.65306; -78.48861


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