Mason and Dixon, Pennsylvania explained

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

History

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

References

39.7214°N -77.7542°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: M'Cauley, I. H.. Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 1878. Patriot. 212.
  2. Web site: Franklin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 June 2017.

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