Franklin County Courthouse, Chambersburg

Name: Franklin County Courthouse
Address: 14 N Main St, Chambersburg, United States

#6 among attractions in Chambersburg

Tower, Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The current Franklin County Courthouse in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, built in 1865, is the third courthouse building on the site. The site was originally purchased from Colonel Benjamin Chambers in 1785. ()

Built: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'15"N, 77°39'36"W

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14 N Main StChambersburg United States

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Franklin County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Old Jail, Memorial Fountain and Statue, Capitol Theatre, Chambers Fort Park.

~480 ftN
Historical place, Museum, History museum
The Old Jail, Chambersburg
3 min walk • The Old Franklin County Jail is a historic jail located at Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1818, and is a two-story, brick building with a slate covered hipped roof topped by a cupola. The original building measures 84 feet wide by 48 feet deep. In 1880, a cell block was added.
~360 ftW
Memorial
Memorial Fountain and Statue, Chambersburg
2 min walk • Memorial Fountain and Statue are a historic fountain and statue located in Memorial Square at Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. They were installed in 1878, and built of cast iron. The fountain basin is hexagonal and 30 feet in diameter. It features eight flower vases positioned around it.
~1190 ftSW
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg
6 min walk • The Capitol Theatre Center is a theater located at 159 South Main Street in downtown Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, located midway between Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland.
~860 ftW
39°56'18"N • 77°39'46"W
Chambers Fort Park, Chambersburg
5 min walk • Park
~1980 ftSW
Church, Georgian architecture
Zion Reformed Church, Chambersburg
10 min walk • Zion Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ, more commonly known as Zion Reformed Church or Zion UCC is a congregation of the United Church of Christ in the borough of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Chambersburg Historic District, Chambersburg
13 min walk • Chambersburg Historic District is a national historic district centered on the Memorial Fountain and Square of Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
~1920 ftSE
Cemetery
Israel Benevolent Society Cemetery, Chambersburg
10 min walk • The Israel Benevolent Society Cemetery also known as the Old Jewish Cemetery of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania is believed to be the earliest Jewish American burial ground west of the Susquehanna River. The oldest headstone refers to a burial in July 1840.
~500 ftN
Museum, History museum
John Brown House, Chambersburg
3 min walk • John Brown House, also known as the Ritner Boarding House, is a historic home located in Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is a two-story, three-bay wide, hewn-log building covered in clapboard.
0.6 miN
Baseball field, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Henninger Field, Chambersburg
15 min walk • Henninger Field is a little-known, historic ballpark located in historic Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Erected in 1895, Henninger Field, is the home of the Chambersburg Maroons.

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Which popular attractions are close to Franklin County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Memorial Fountain and Statue, Chambersburg (2 min walk), The Old Jail, Chambersburg (3 min walk), John Brown House, Chambersburg (3 min walk), Chambers Fort Park, Chambersburg (5 min walk).

Franklin County Courthouse, Chambersburg

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Franklin County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franklin County Courthouse?