Franklin County Jail
The Old Franklin County Jail is a historic jail located at Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Worth the trip, Raven Rock Mountain Complex is 19 mi off. Its mildest months, April, May, June, September and October, bring highs of 64–82°F.
A museum inside Chambersburg
You can stay in Chambersburg
Franklin County Jail is inside Chambersburg, which has 21 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 71 miles southeast and Washington is about 79 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
A visit to Franklin County Jail can follow the seasons below.
Franklin County Jail
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 five 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.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1970)
Rooms near Franklin County Jail
Lodging nearby is in Chambersburg (21) and Guilford Township (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Franklin County Jail | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | in town | — | 21 16 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 23,376 | $215K | C |
| Guilford Township | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 9 9 hotels | 15,371 | $256K | — |
| Greene Township | 5 mi east | 10 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 18,721 | $261K | — |
| Antrim Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 16,481 | $312K | — |
| Gettysburg | 24 mi east | 35 min | 31 11 hotels · 1 motel · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,365 | $242K | B+ |
| Shippensburg Township | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,343 | $159K | — |
| Hagerstown | 21 mi south | 30 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 44,228 | $225K | D |
| Shippensburg | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 5,615 | $178K | B |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Places worth adding lie within 67 miles.
Big draw119 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
32 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Big draw67 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
Big draw62 mi LandmarkMount Weather Emergency Operations Center
58 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
225 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
324 mi LandmarkGettysburg National CemeteryPhoto credits
Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Beaver Stadium: Sbvr6 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center: Unknown, Public domain · Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain
Questions before you go
Is Franklin County Jail in Chambersburg?
Yes. It’s inside Chambersburg, PA.
When is the best time to visit Franklin County Jail?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Franklin County Jail from Baltimore and Washington?
About 71 miles southeast of Baltimore and about 79 miles southeast of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Franklin County Jail?
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Washington Dulles (IAD), about 70 miles.
Where should I stay near Franklin County Jail?
Chambersburg (in town, 21 places to stay), Guilford Township (5 mi, 9 places to stay) and Greene Township (5 mi, 9 places to stay).
Advice from Chambersburg
Start the conversation in Chambersburg’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.