Sprankle Mills is a small unincorporated rural community in Jefferson County,

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, United States. It is located between the boroughs of

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and Brookville.

History

Sprankle Mills was founded in 1833 by Frederick Sprankle, who owned a mill in the middle of town. A post office was established at Sprankle Mills in 1857, and remained in operation until 1984.

References

Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania Unincorporated communities in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania 1833 establishments in Pennsylvania {{JeffersonCountyPA-geo-stub