Franklin County Jail (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania)

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146 E King St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA

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N39° 56' 20" W77° 39' 35"   (39.938888888889, -77.659722222222) Start navigation »

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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. The jail yard is divided into two sections and surrounded by a 20 foot high wall. At least seven prisoners were hanged on the premises.Now known as the Old Jail, the building houses a museum and genealogical library operated by the Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It is included in the Chambersburg Historic District.

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