Markes, Pennsylvania Explained

Markes is an unincorporated community in Peters Township, Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

History

A variant name was "Bridgeport". The first settlement at the town site was made as early as 1830.[1] The name of the post office was changed to Markes in 1891, and the post office was discontinued in 1915.[2]

References

39.8744°N -77.8717°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: M'Cauley, I. H.. Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 1878. Patriot. 204.
  2. Web site: Franklin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 June 2017.