New Franklin, Pennsylvania

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

History

The first settlement at New Franklin was made in 1795.[2] A post office called New Franklin was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Franklin, Pennsylvania
  2. ^ M'Cauley, I. H. (1878). Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Patriot. p. 215.
  3. ^ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 June 2017.

Coordinates: 39°52′51″N 77°38′09″W / 39.88083°N 77.63583°W / 39.88083; -77.63583