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Dry Run, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 40°10′3″N 77°45′14″W / 40.16750°N 77.75389°W / 40.16750; -77.75389
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Dry Run, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Dry Run is located in Pennsylvania
Dry Run
Dry Run
Dry Run is located in the United States
Dry Run
Dry Run
Coordinates: 40°10′3″N 77°45′14″W / 40.16750°N 77.75389°W / 40.16750; -77.75389
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyFranklin
TownshipFannett
Elevation
902 ft (275 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
17220
Area code717
GNIS feature ID1173525[1]

Dry Run is an unincorporated community in Fannett Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Dry Run is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 75 and Back Road.[2]

Dry Run was originally called Morrowstown, and under the latter name was platted in 1838, and named after the maiden name of the founder's wife.[3] The present name is derived from nearby Dry Run creek.[3] A post office called Dry Run has been in operation since 1825.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Dry Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Franklin County, Pennsylvania Highway Map (PDF) (Map). PennDOT. 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  3. ^ a b M'Cauley, I. H. (1878). Historical Sketch of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Patriot. p. 207.
  4. ^ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 19, 2017.