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Franconia, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Cambridge Reserve in Franconia
Cambridge Reserve in Franconia
Franconia, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Franconia, Pennsylvania
Franconia, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Montgomery
Township Franconia
Elevation
394 ft (120 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
18924
Area code(s) 215, 267 and 445
GNIS feature ID 1203621

Franconia is a small place in Pennsylvania, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Franconia Township in Montgomery County. You can find Franconia where two roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 113 and Allentown Road.

What's in a Name?

The name Franconia comes from a region in Germany. This region is known as Franken in German. The English name for it is Franconia. So, the community here in Pennsylvania was named after that historical German area.

Franconia Elementary School

Franconia Elementary School first opened its doors in December 1941. This school has been an important part of the community for a long time. On October 6, 2016, the school celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Many students, both from the past and present, came together for this special event. During the celebration, a time capsule was opened. This capsule held many memories and items from students who attended the school years ago. It was a fun way to share the school's history with everyone.

Famous People from Franconia

  • Samuel Gottschall - He was an artist known for making "fraktur" art. Fraktur is a unique style of folk art that often combines colorful drawings with fancy lettering.
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