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Johnston, Pennsylvania
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 Johnston, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Johnston, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Antrim |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1178127 |
Johnston is a small place in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Antrim Township.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or township it's located within. For Johnston, that's Antrim Township.
Where is Johnston Located?
Johnston is found in Antrim Township, which is part of Franklin County. Franklin County is in the southern part of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is one of the 50 states that make up the United States of America.
