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Mason And Dixon, Pennsylvania

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, 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.

References

  1. ^ 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 June 19, 2017.

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