Franklin County Archives
From the area's beginnings as the first frontier of the colonies to the battleground for many wars and onto today, Franklin County has a rich and varied history. The Franklin County Archives is dedicated to safeguarding and preserving its history and heritage as well as providing the public with access to the documents and records pertaining to the history, administration and operation of the County.
Starting at the close of business on March 20th, 2020, the Franklin County Archives will be restricting public access until further notice.
To contact Archives, please call (717) 261-3154 or email: archives@franklincountypa.gov
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Archives Annex
625 Franklin Farms Ln
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3154
Office Hours: M - F 9:00am - 4:00pm
Public Hours: Monday, Thurday, and Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Closed on weekends and all county observed holidays
We welcome visitors at any time durning our public hours. To better assist you, we recommend making an appointment.