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.
In 1928, PA 472 was designated, running from US 1/PA 12/PA 42 (now PA 10) in Oxford to PA 372 in Quarryville, mirroring its current path.  The road was paved near Oxford and between Kirkwood and a point northwest of Collins at this time.