Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Fannettsburg is a small, unincorporated town located in Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a place that isn't officially a city or a borough, but rather a community within a larger township.
Fannettsburg is about six miles south of Fannett Township. Even though it's not directly in Fannett Township anymore, it was named after it and used to be part of it a long time ago.
History of Fannettsburg
Fannettsburg was first planned out in 1790. It was named after Fannett Township, which was nearby. A post office opened in Fannettsburg in 1809, helping people send and receive mail.
The town's name had a small change in 1827 when it was spelled "Fannettsburgh" with an "h" at the end. But later, in 1892, the spelling went back to "Fannettsburg," which is how it is spelled today.
About the Area
Fannettsburg has its own ZIP code, which is 17221. This ZIP code covers an area of about 10.31 square miles (26.7 square kilometers). In 2021, about 637 people lived in this area. There were 316 housing units, and 252 of them were lived in.
It's interesting to note that while some numbers might suggest many empty homes, this includes an old campground with mobile homes that are no longer used. In the main part of Fannettsburg itself, there were only two empty homes in 2021.
Images for kids
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North of town, 2013
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Fannettsburg Reformed Church, about half a mile north of town, 2015
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