Malta is an

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in Lower Mahanoy Township Northumberland County,

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, United States. It is located in the

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quadrangle of Millersburg and has an elevation of above

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. It was formerly known as Vera Cruz. Malta is located at the intersection of two roads and was described as a "post village" in the ''History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania''. In the late 19th century, it contained several mechanic shops, a store, a Reformed and Lutheran church, and approximately twelve residences.

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Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area Unincorporated communities in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania {{NorthumberlandCountyPA-geo-stub