Cessna, Pennsylvania Explained

Cessna is a populated place in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States, located within Bedford Township.[1] Its elevation is at 1,102 feet above sea level.[2] It is at the confluence of Interstate 99 and Pennsylvania Route 56.

The community was named after John A. Cessna, who was credited with bringing the railroad to the community.[3]

The place is notable for being the birthplace of John Cessna.

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40.0944°N -78.5256°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cessna, PA - Cessna, Pennsylvania Map & Directions . MapQuest.com . 2016-01-07.
  2. Web site: Cessna Populated Place Profile / Bedford County, Pennsylvania Data . Pennsylvania.hometownlocator.com . 2016-01-07.
  3. Book: Espenshade, Abraham Howry. Pennsylvania Place Names. 1925. Evangelical Press. 978-0-8063-0416-8. 298.

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