Fannett Township, Pennsylvania

Fannett Township is a township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,483 at the 2020 census. 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.

Fannett Township,
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Township
House in Spring Run
Map of Franklin County, Pennsylvania highlighting Fannett Township
Map of Franklin County, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyFranklin
Incorporated1761
Area
  Total68.21 sq mi (176.67 km2)
  Land68.20 sq mi (176.63 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,483
  Estimate 
(2016)
2,598
  Density38.09/sq mi (14.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code717
FIPS code42-055-25176
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