Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania | |
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 House in Spring Run | |
 Map of Franklin County, Pennsylvania highlighting Fannett Township | |
 Map of Franklin County, Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Franklin |
| Incorporated | 1761 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.21 sq mi (176.67 km2) |
| • Land | 68.20 sq mi (176.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,483 |
| • Estimate (2016)[2] | 2,598 |
| • Density | 38.09/sq mi (14.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-055-25176 |
Fannett Township is a township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,483 at the 2020 census.[3] The township derives its name as an older variant spelling of Fanad, County Donegal, from early Irish settlement in the area. It was formed before 1762, and until about 1795 included the area now in Metal Township.[4]
- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ M'Cauley, I. H. (1878). Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Patriot. pp. 191–200.