Franklin County, located in south central Pennsylvania, is comprised of 15 townships and 7 boroughs. It encompasses 754 square miles and has an estimated population of 132,000. The county operates under an elected 3 member Board of Commissioners and provides many public services to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its residents.

The county's roots are deeply embedded in the Commonwealth's history with its origins in the initial land grants provided by William Penn. Franklin County, named for Benjamin Franklin, was established on September 9, 1784. In that same year, the General Assembly named Chambersburg as the county seat and in 1795 the first courthouse was constructed. A statute of statue of Benjamin Franklin stands atop the courthouse.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the North

Follow Interstate 81 South to Exit 6. Turn Right off the exit ramp onto US Route 30 (Lincoln Way East). Follow Lincoln Way East until you reach Second Street. Turn Right onto Second Street and follow Second Street for two blocks. The Franklin County Administrative Annex is on the Right after crossing a small bridge. Turn Right into the parking lot before reaching Sheetz. Enter the building through the double doors by the flagpole and turn Right at the hallway. FCPC is the first door to the Right.

From the South

Follow Interstate 81 North to Exit 6. Turn Left off the exit ramp onto US Route 30 (Lincoln Way East). Follow Lincoln Way East until you reach Second Street. Turn Right onto Second Street and follow Second Street for two blocks. The Franklin County Administrative Annex is on the Right after crossing a small bridge. Turn Right into the parking lot before reaching Sheetz. Enter the building through the double doors by the flagpole and turn Right at the hallway. FCPC is the first door to the Right.

From the East

Follow US Route 30 (Lincoln Way East) into Chambersburg until you reach Second Street. Turn Right onto Second Street and follow Second Street for two blocks. The Franklin County Administrative Annex is on the Right after crossing a small bridge. Turn Right into the parking lot before reaching Sheetz. Enter the building through the double doors by the flagpole and turn Right at the hallway. FCPC is the first door to the Right.

From the West

Follow US Route 30 (Lincoln Way East) into Chambersburg until you reach Second Street. Turn Left onto Second Street and follow Second Street for three blocks. The Franklin County Administrative Annex is on the Right after crossing a small bridge. Turn Right into the parking lot before reaching Sheetz. Enter the building through the double doors by the flagpole and turn Right at the hallway. FCPC is the first door to the Right.

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