Mount Joy in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Philip Frank House

Addition built 1874

Photographed by William Pope, February 28, 2026

1. The Philip Frank House Marker

Inscription.
Philip H. Frank bought this lot in 1868 and built this 3-story brick home prior to 1874. He was a very prosperous Malt Master. He came to this county from Germany as a miller, but soon decided he could make more money as a Maltster. He started his malt business in 1856, but his business grew so fast that by 1886 he built a 5-story malt house. Because of his thriving business, Mount Joy was known as the "Malt Capital of the United States" from 1856-1912.

Erected 2024 by Eagle Scout Project Tristan Bair Troop 349.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 40° 6.576′ N, 76° 30.133′ W. Marker is in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is on East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 230) east of Delta Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 East Main Street, Mount Joy PA 17552, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically

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in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 walking distance of this marker: Mount Joy Train Station History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mount Joy Hall (about 400 feet away); Honor Roll (about 600 feet away); Vietnam Memorial (about 600 feet away); War Memorial Park (about 700 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 700 feet away); Malmedy Massacre (about 700 feet away); Central Hotel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Joy.

Also see . . . Philip Frank House.

Philip Frank was a very successful businessman. He came to Mount Joy from Baden Germany in 1851. His first job was at the Hackman Mill

(Submitted on March 12, 2026, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by William Pope, February 28, 2026

2. The Philip Frank House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2026, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2026, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.