Frank H. Buhl

Frank Henry Buhl (August 3, 1848 – June 7, 1918) was an American businessman and philanthropist from Sharon, Pennsylvania. He is the namesake of Buhl, Minnesota, and Buhl, Idaho.

Early life Frank Henry Buhl was born on August 3, 1848, in Detroit, Michigan, to Christian H. Buhl. His father was the first Republican mayor of Detroit and later the founder of Sharon Iron Works in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Yale University.

Career Buhl worked as a clerk in the offices of Sharon Iron Works. He then became a manager and later bought a controlling interest.

Philanthropy After gaining substantial fortune after the sale of his businesses at the turn of the century, Buhl invested in the social fabric of the Shenango Valley. Due to his philanthropy, several sites in the twin communities of Sharon and South Sharon bore his name. Prior to 1916, he donated at least to the city of Sharon. In 1916, he donated his farm for a park and playground that was named Buhl Park. He built the Buhl Club for about and assisted in the erection of an addition to the Buhl Hospital. He was considered Sharon's "first citizen" and the city honored him with an annual "Buhl Day" in the fall months.

Personal life Buhl married Julia Anna Forker on February 8, 1888.

Buhl died on June 7, 1918, at his home in Sharon. and the town of Buhl, Idaho, were named after him.