Thompsontown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
historical marker
This historical marker identifies Thompsontown, a community located in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. The marker text indicates its position relative to Millerstown, at a distance of five miles. Thompsontown's history as a settlement dates back to the colonial era. The town was founded in 1755 by William Thompson. Earlier, in 1771, John Kepler erected a grist-mill and saw-mill on land that would become part of Thompsontown. In 1790, William Thompson formally laid out the town on his property and also constructed a stone grist-mill. This community is home to the oldest church in Juniata County. The borough of Thompsontown was formally incorporated on December 4, 1867. The specific year this historical marker was erected is not available. This marker serves to acknowledge Thompsontown's early development and enduring historical presence within Juniata County.