Fannettsburg

Fannettsburg is an unincorporated town in Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] Somewhat confusingly, it is located about 6 miles south of Fannett Township, although it was named for the township and was once part of it.

Fannettsburg was platted in 1790, and named after Fannett Township.[2] A post office called Fannettsburg was established in 1809, the name was changed to Fannettsburgh in 1827, and name restored to Fannettsburg in 1892.[3]

Fannettsburg's ZIP code, 17221, covers 10.31 sq mi (26.7 km2), a population of 637 and 316 housing units, 252 of them occupied.[4][5] Vacant housing unit stats is misleading, as it includes a former campground that has vacant mobile homes. There are currently (2021) only two vacant homes in the main part of town.

North of town, 2013

Fannettsburg Reformed Church, half a mile north of town, 2015

Coordinates: 40°03′54″N 77°49′46″W  /  40.06500°N 77.82944°W  / 40.06500; -77.82944