Blakeslee, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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The Blakeslee Flea Market
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| Coordinates: 41°5′33″N 75°35′34″W / 41.09250°N 75.59278°W / 41.09250; -75.59278 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Elevation | 1,676 ft (511 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18610
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| Area codes | 570 and 272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1217340[1] |
Blakeslee is an unincorporated communityinTobyhanna TownshipinMonroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. Blakeslee is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 115 and Pennsylvania Route 940.[2]
A post office was established in Blakeslee in 1884 and named after Jacob Blakeslee, the first postmaster.[3] The post office was located near Burger Road near his 300-acre homestead. Jacob Blakeslee would later serve as justice of the peace for the small community. The Blakeslee United Methodist Church was established in 1897.[4] The Blakeslee Diner used to be a restaurant in Blakeslee, but it burned down a few years ago. The Blakeslee Flea Market is a popular Flea Market for the surrounding community.
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