Franklin Township in Franklintown in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Franklintown
Photographed By William Pope, May 4, 2023
1. Franklintown Marker
Named for
Benjamin Franklin
Founded
1813
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 40° 4.33′ N, 77° 1.638′ W. Marker is in Franklintown, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in Franklin Township. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (Pennsylvania Route 194) south of Franklintown Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Baltimore Pike, Dillsburg PA 17019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clear Spring Mill (approx. 2.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); John Wesley Dahr (approx. 2.7 miles away); Dillsburg (approx. 2.7 miles away); Quay Park (approx. 2.8 miles away); Rev. A.B. Quay House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Southern Cavalry (approx. 3 miles away); Dills – Eichelberger Tavern (approx. 3 miles away).
Also see . . . Franklintown (Dillsburg - 2). The Keystone Marker Trust page for this sign. (Submitted on March 10, 2024, by Annette Fillmore of York, Pennsylvania.)
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Photographed By William Pope, May 4, 2023
2. Franklintown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
