Sprankle Mills, Pennsylvania
Sprankle Mills is a small unincorporated rural community in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] It is located between the boroughs of Punxsutawney and Brookville.
History[]
Sprankle Mills was founded in 1833 by Frederick Sprankle who owned a mill in the middle of town.[2] A post office was established at Sprankle Mills in 1857, and remained in operation until 1984.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sprankle Mills, Pennsylvania
- ^ McKnight, William James (1917). Historical. J.H. Beers. p. 504.
- ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
Coordinates: 41°00′07″N 79°06′49″W / 41.00194°N 79.11361°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania
- Unincorporated communities in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
- 1833 establishments in Pennsylvania
- Western Pennsylvania geography stubs