Frankstown Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania
Frankstown Township, Pennsylvania | |
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Canoe Lake at Canoe Creek State Park | |
Map of Blair County, Pennsylvania highlighting Frankstown Township | |
Map of Blair County, Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Blair |
| Settled | 1758 |
| Incorporated | 1787 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| • Chairman of the Board | James Grove |
| • Vice chairman | George Henry |
| • Supervisor | Kenny Wertz |
| Area | |
• Total | 49.26 sq mi (127.57 km2) |
| • Land | 48.83 sq mi (126.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,399 |
| • Density | 151.62/sq mi (58.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-013-27600 |
| Website | Township website |
| Designated | April 1, 1947 |
Frankstown Township is a township in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,399 at the 2020 census. The township was named after Stephen Franks, a pioneer citizen.