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]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sprankle Mills, Pennsylvania
  2. McKnight, William James (1917). Historical. J.H. Beers. p. 504.
  3. "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 December 2015.



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