Fombell, Pennsylvania

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Fombell is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] Its elevation is 879 feet (268 m), and it is located at 40°48′34″N 80°12′6″W / 40.80944°N 80.20167°W / 40.80944; -80.20167 (40.8095093, -80.2017277).[2]

Located along the Connoquenessing Creek northwest of Zelienople, Fombell lies in the northeastern corner of Beaver County.[1] It was originally the location of a station of the Pittsburgh and Western Railroad.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 DeLorme. Pennsylvania Atlas & Gazetteer. 8th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2003, 56. ISBN 0-89933-280-3.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fombell, Pennsylvania
  3. Bausman, Joseph H. History of Beaver County Pennsylvania and Its Centennial Celebration. New York: Knickerbocker, 1904, 968-969.

Coordinates: 40°48′34″N 80°12′06″W / 40.80944°N 80.20167°W / 40.80944; -80.20167


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