PA 472 was designated in 1928 to run from US 1/PA 12/PA 42 (now PA 10) in Oxford northwest to PA 372 in Quarryville, following its current alignment. At this time, the roadway was paved near Oxford and between Kirkwood and a point northwest of Collins.
PA 472 was established in 1928 along the same route as it is today, from US 1/PA 12/PA 42 (now PA 10) to PA 372 in Quarryville.  The road was paved near Oxford and between Kirkwood and a point northwest of Collins at this time.