Cities & Towns in Franklin County, PA
Franklin County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 155,637 inhabitants. The county was created 240 years ago in 1784. Its county seat is Chambersburg.
There are 19 city/town in Franklin County, PA. The largest city of Franklin County is Chambersburg with a population of 21,231. Other cities include, Waynesboro population 10,906, Old Forge population 7,838, Salem population 6,367, Charlestown population 6,328
Chambersburg
Chambersburg, Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Waynesboro
Waynesboro, Borough in Pennsylvania
Old Forge
Old Forge, City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nestled in the Cumberland Valley of southcentral Pennsylvania, Franklin County strikes a balance between scenic rural landscapes and historic small towns. The county seat and largest municipality is Chambersburg, a quaint city with roots stretching back to the 1700s. Downtown Chambersburg provides an array of shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
Smaller towns like Greencastle, Waynesboro, and Mercersburg are dotted throughout Franklin County, each offering their own mix of character and community pride. Waynesboro lies near the Appalachian Trail and is known as the "Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains."
The community of Shippensburg in northern Franklin County is home to Shippensburg University, providing a youthful college town vibe. Numerous small villages including Fayetteville, Orrstown, and Marion add to the area's scenic pastoral setting.
From the slopes of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains to the fertile farmlands and orchards of the Cumberland Valley, Franklin County's diverse geography shapes its unique communities. The county's blend of history, higher learning, and natural beauty make it a hidden gem in rural southcentral Pennsylvania.
All Franklin County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States | 2,203 |
| Chambersburg | Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States | 21,231 |
| Charlestown | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 6,328 |
| Concord | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States | 1,268 |
| Greencastle | Borough of Pennsylvania | 3,989 |
| Greenwood | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States | 1,007 |
| Lurgan | City in United States of America | 2,173 |
| Marion | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States | 1,269 |
| Mercersburg | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,527 |
| Metal | Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania | 1,857 |
| Mont Alto | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,729 |
| Mount Union | Borough of Pennsylvania | 2,312 |
| Old Forge | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America | 7,838 |
| Orrstown | Borough of Pennsylvania | 258 |
| Quincy | City in Pennsylvania, United States | 5,451 |
| Saint Thomas | Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania | 6,039 |
| Salem | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | 6,367 |
| Wayne Heights | Census designated place | 2,545 |
| Waynesboro | Borough in Pennsylvania | 10,906 |
