Frankfort Springs in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Frankford Springs

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 20, 2015

1. Frankford Springs Marker

Inscription. Named for Frankford
Near Philadelphia
Founded
1772

Erected by Pennsylvania Department of Highways.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 40° 28.939′ N, 80° 26.6′ W. Marker is in Frankfort Springs, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 18 and B&K Lane, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Route 18. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hookstown PA 15050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker,

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measured as the crow flies: Levi Dungan Land Patent (approx. half a mile away); Frankfort Mineral Springs (approx. 1.4 miles away); Crossroads Presbyterian Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Elisha McCurdy (approx. 3½ miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 3½ miles away); Swearingen Cemetery (approx. 3.7 miles away); One and Two Room Schools (approx. 4 miles away); Hanover Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 4 miles away).

Regarding Frankford Springs. The town is now called Frankfort Springs.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 20, 2015

2. Frankford Springs Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 20, 2011

3. Frankford Springs Marker

Before repainting by KMT Board Member Mike Wintermantel.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.