Mowersville is an unincorporated community in Lurgan Township in northern Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

History

A post office called Mowersville was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] The community was named after Joseph Mower, a first settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mowersville, Pennsylvania
  2. ^ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  3. ^ M'Cauley, I. H. (1878). Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Patriot. p. 215.

40°06′43″N 77°34′55″W / 40.11194°N 77.58194°W / 40.11194; -77.58194


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