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Franklin County · dedicated 1982 · County Courthouse, Memorial Square (N. Main St.), NE corner of US 11 & 30, Chambersburg

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Formed on September 9, 1784 from Cumberland County and named for Benjamin Franklin. Site of Falling Spring, noted limestone trout stream. Birthplace of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States. Chambersburg, county seat, was laid out 1764.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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