Archives Blog

Stories and interesting tidbits found within the Archives exploring Franklin County's long and rich history.

List of titles from the library of William Chambers

The Library of a Young, Country Lawyer

Come and browse the titles of William Chambers's library from 1823. 

Survey from a piece of land of Dr. Johnston.

The Life & Times of Dr. Robert Johnston

Exploring the eventful life of one of Franklin County's most interesting sons.

Part of a 1864 teachers certificate.

So You Want To Be A 19th Century Teacher

A brief look at the history of becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania and a quiz to test if you have what it takes to become a teacher in the 1800s.

Older Posts

One Hundred Million Mark

P. Emerson Taylor Letter

The Valley Scourge

John Nixon Letter

Deer Management in the 19th Century

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Chambersburg, PA 17201

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