Franklin County Map, Pennsylvania
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Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Franklin County stretches across south-central Pennsylvania, right up against the Maryland border. Chambersburg, the county seat, has seen its share of history. It was burned down during the Civil War.
These days, it’s more about peaches than battles. The county has some serious farmland, especially in the Cumberland Valley.
You can’t miss the Appalachian Trail because it cuts right through the eastern part of the county. While Whitetail Resort draws skiers in the winter, Caledonia State Park is great for a summer picnic.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Franklin County |
| County Seat | Chambersburg |
| Population | Approximately 155,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 81, U.S. Highway 11, U.S. Highway 30 |
| FIPS Code | 42-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 773 square miles (772 sq mi land, 1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Juniata County (North), Perry County (Northeast), Cumberland County (Northeast), Huntingdon County (Northwest), Adams County (East), Frederick County, Maryland (Southeast), Washington County, Maryland (South), Fulton County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39°56’N, 77°39’W |
| Etymology | Named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Caledonia State Park, Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park, Michaux State Forest, Franklin County Historical Society |
| Website | Franklin County Website |
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