Greenwood, Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Greenwood is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

History

A variant name of Greenwood was "Black's Gap", after Robert Black, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office called Black's Gap was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1930.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenwood, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
  2. ↑ M'Cauley, I. H. (1878). Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Patriot. p. 210.
  3. ↑ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 June 2017.

Coordinates: 39°54′21″N 77°31′10″W / 39.90583°N 77.51944°W / 39.90583; -77.51944


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