Located in the heart of southcentral Pennsylvania, Franklin County is a place where you will find mountains, lakes, farms, and countryside; coupled with theater, music, skiing, fishing, hunting, and much more.
Franklin County’s population isone of the fastest-growing in Pennsylvania.
Real estate offers something for everyone, stylish townhouses, custom-built homes, farms and farmettes, historical stone and brick houses, and retirement communities, with prices that average 30 percent less than nearby metropolitan areas.
A wide range of public, private, and other options include:
Higher educational opportunities include:
A variety of traditions exist - ranging from Roman Catholic and Jewish to Amish and Mennonite.
Franklin County boasts an industrial park accessed by two railroads.
Franklin County’s workforce is known for its strong work ethic. Situated along the I-81 corridor, agricultural, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade services are the largest employers accounting for more than 75 percent of the employment base.
Dairy farming is the number one agricultural industry in the area. Apple and peach production in Franklin County ranks second in the state. In addition, egg production, livestock, grains, and greenhouses add significantly to the agricultural base.
Franklin County Emergency Services
Area interstate highways provide easy access to major metropolitan areas. Air transportation is available at nearby airports in Hagerstown, Maryland; and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) and Dulles International airports are accessible in less than two hours by car, or in minutes by commuter flight.
Rob Kauffman, State Representative for Franklin and Cumberland Counties
Chambersburg - Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce
Gettysburg - Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce
Greencastle - Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce
Mercersburg - Mercersburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Shippensburg - Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Waynesboro - Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County is located along the QUADCO Corridor of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia extending 60 miles along Interstate I-81. Its location and transportation network assure a very bright future in Franklin County. For more information visit PA Visitors Network - Franklin County