What is an interesting or unusual thing about your community?

Frankstown Township has a long history in Blair County dating back to the 1730’s.  This included a trading post, a blockhouse erected by the militia following the Revolutionary War as well as the Township developed into a major regional trade center.  In 1820, it stood astride the Huntingdon, Cambria and Indiana Turnpike and contained 20 homes as well as a tannery, sawmill, gristmill and several distilleries.

Today, Frankstown Township offers residents a wide variety of residential house developments, rural residential living, recreational opportunities as well as commercial land development within the Brownfield site.

Why is your community a great place to live and work?

Frankstown Township offers its residents a no real estate tax community that has provided many residential housing development opportunities.  The Township is conveniently located adjacent to the county seat of Hollidaysburg and within 10 minutes of the urbanized area of Altoona and its amenities.  Frankstown Township is also within 40 minutes of the Pennsylvania State University and within 2 hours of Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.

Where are the popular water-recreation places in your community?  What goes on there?

Canoe Creek State Park and the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River.

Fishing, boating, picnicking, camping, hiking and swimming are popular at Canoe Creek State Park.  Fishing and boating are popular on the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River.

How many people live in Frankstown Township?

As of the 2010 census, there are 7,381 residents.

How big is Frankstown Township?

The township area is over 49 square miles.