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

History

A post office called Fearnot was established in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.[2] The origin of the name Fearnot is obscure.[3] According to tradition, the name "Fearnot" stems from the frequent fighting in the neighborhood; the early townspeople were not afraid of anyone.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fearnot, Pennsylvania
  2. ^ "Schuylkill County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  3. ^ "From Panic to Tranquility". Reading Eagle. April 7, 2003. pp. B7. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  4. ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 49.

40°38′38″N 76°38′11″W / 40.64389°N 76.63639°W / 40.64389; -76.63639

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