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Pleasant Mount

School District
Forest City Regional School District
Type:
Unincorporated community
Municipality
Mount Pleasant

🏞️ Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania, is a charming unincorporated village nestled in Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County. It’s perched high in the Moosic Mountains, giving it a scenic, elevated setting with an elevation of about 1,982 feet (604 meters).

🕰️ Historical Roots

  • First settled on June 29, 1789 by Samuel Stanton, a pioneer from Connecticut
  • Originally called Stantonville, later renamed Centerville, and eventually Pleasant Mount
  • The name reflects both its township and its picturesque location

📍 Location & Features

  • Coordinates: 41°44′23″N 75°26′4″W
  • ZIP code: 18453, Area code: 570
  • Major waterways nearby include Biglow Lake and the West Branch of the Lackawaxen River

🏫 Governance & Services

  • Part of the Forest City Regional School District
  • Falls under Magisterial District 22-3-04
  • Located within Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District

🌟 Notable Tidbits

  • Known for its peaceful mountain setting and strong historical identity
  • Once a hub for early settlers and industries like tanning and milling
  • Home to Daniel J. O’Neill, a U.S. Army major general