Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin county, is 38 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 70 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town contains a population of approximately 17,862.

Chambersburg History

The Iroquois, Lenape and Shawnee tribes of Native Americans were the original inhabitants of this region. Benjamin Chambers and his brother arrived in 1730 and founded the community of Chambersburg. He established a saw mill and a grist mill in the region which was known as "Falling Spring" at that time. To protect against the Indians, residents formed a militia in 1748, and Benjamin Chambers became its colonel. Chambersburg was officially laid out in 1764 by Colonel Chambers, and was incorporated in 1803. Chambersburg played an important role in many battles of the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, and the American Civil War.

Chambersburg and Nearby Attractions

• Rockhill Trolley Museum
• Antietam National Battlefield
• Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
• Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
• Caledonia State Park

Things To Do In Chambersburg

Chambersburg offers easy access to several sites of historic interest, including the Eisenhower National Historic Site, Monocacy National Battlefield, Gettysburg National Military Park, Antietam National Battlefield, and Baker Mansion. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, where a canal was in operation from the 1820s to the 1920s, now features lockhouses, locks, and aqueducts. The towpath is presently used as a recreational trail. The Rockhill Trolley Museum displays numerous 19th and 20th century trolley cars. Visitors also have the opportunity to ride a demo railway in the museum. Among other popular destinations nearby are Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, Wildriver Waterpark, Lincoln Caverns, and Williams Grove Amusement Park. The community also hosts annual events like the Franklin County Fair, ChambersFest, and Apple Fest.

Chambersburg Transportation

Franklin County Regional Airport is the closest major airport.

Chambersburg Higher Education

Chambersburg is home to the Wilson College. Other colleges nearby include the Mount Saint Mary's College, Penn State Mont Alto, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

High Points

Chambersburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Chambersburg, PA

Comparing Chambersburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Chambersburg Almanac

Chambersburg Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chambersburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chambersburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chambersburg Public Libraries

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Chambersburg Hospitals

CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
112 NORTH SEVENTH STREET
(717) 267-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Chambersburg

Chambersburg High Schools (2004)

CHAMBERSBURG AREA SHS
717-261-3328
Serves 1,760 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Chambersburg Colleges

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Chambersburg Beauty School

Franklin County Career and Technology Center

Wilson College

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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