Richmond Furnace is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]
History
A post office called Richmond Furnace was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1965.[2] The community was named after Richmond L. Jones, proprietor of a local blast furnace.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richmond Furnace, Pennsylvania
- ^ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ M'Cauley, I. H. (1878). Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Patriot. p. 216.
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