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 December 2, 2015.
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41°00′07″N 79°06′49″W / 41.00194°N 79.11361°W
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