Mason and Dixon, Pennsylvania

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

History

The community lies at the Maryland—Pennsylvania state line,[2] which once marked the Mason–Dixon line. A variant name was "Mason-Dixon".[1] A post office called Mason And Dixon was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mason and Dixon
  2. M'Cauley, I. H. (1878). Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Patriot. p. 212.
  3. "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 June 2017.

Coordinates: 39°43′17″N 77°45′15″W / 39.72139°N 77.75417°W / 39.72139; -77.75417


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