Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Franklin County Jail
Erected 1975 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 39° 56.336′ N, 77° 39.54′ W. Marker is in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and King Street, on the right when traveling south on North 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 E King St, Chambersburg PA 17201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. King Street Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Winters (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Greatest Sacrifice / Prelude to Gettysburg (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burning of Chambersburg (about 700 feet away); Franklin County (about 700 feet away); Finding Your Way (approx. 0.2 miles away); Falling Spring Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,671 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.