Amberson, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Amberson, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Amberson, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Amberson, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Fannett |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17210
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1168249 |
Amberson is a small community in Fannett Township. It is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
Where is Amberson Located?
Amberson is found in a narrow valley. This valley is northwest of another community called Roxbury. You can find Amberson along Amberson Road.
The History of Amberson
The area around Amberson has a long history. In 1761, the larger Fannett Township was officially created. At that time, it was part of Cumberland County.
Just two years later, in 1763, a person named Francis Amberson settled in this valley. He was one of the early settlers. There might have been other people living there even before Francis Amberson arrived.
Later, in 1784, a new county was formed. This new county was named Franklin County. Fannett Township, including the Amberson area, became part of this new Franklin County.
