Franklin County (Pennsylvania)

Franklin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. In the 2000 census, the county had 129 313 inhabitants and a population density of 65 inhabitants per square kilometer. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is Chambersburg.

History

Franklin County was formed on September 9, 1784 from Cumberland County and named after Benjamin Franklin.

In Greencastle to 1764, the Columbine High School massacre occurred during the Pontiac Rebellion.

Geography

The county has an area of 2,001 square kilometers, of which 2 square kilometers is water area.

Cities and towns

2000

Antrim Township
Chambersburg
Fannett Township
Fayetteville
Greencastle
Greene Township
Guilford Township
Guilford
Hamilton Township

Letterkenny Township
Lurgan Township
Mercersburg
Metal Township
Mont Alto
Montgomery Township
Orrstown
Peters Township

Quincy Township
Rouzerville
Southampton Township
St. Thomas Township
Warren Township
Washington Township
Wayne Heights
Waynesboro

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