Old Franklin County Jail
Of Georgian design, this jail was built in 1818 and was in continuous use for 152 years. The third oldest building in the borough, it survived the burning of Chambersburg by Confederate forces during the Civil War.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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