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Chambersburg is a borough in the South Central region of Pennsylvania, United States. It is miles north of Maryland and the Mason-Dixon line and southwest of Harrisburg in the Cumberland Valley, which is part of the Great Appalachian Valley. Chambersburg is the county seat of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. According to estimates conducted by the United States Census Bureau for a 12 month period ending 1 July 2007, the population within the borough limits is 17,940. When combined with surrounding Greene Township, Hamilton Township, and Guilford Township, the population of Greater Chambersburg is 52,273. It is at the core of the Chambersburg Micropolitan Statistical Area which includes surrounding Franklin County. The population of the Chambersburg Micropolitan Statistical Area in 2007 was 141,665.
Chambersburg's settlement began in 1730 when water mills were built at the confluence of Conococheague Creek and Falling Spring Creek that now run through the center of the town. Its history includes episodes related to the French and Indian War, the Whiskey Rebellion, John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, and the American Civil War. The borough was the only major northern community burnt down by Confederate forces during the war.
Chambersburg is located along the Lincoln Highway, US 30, between McConnellsburg and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and along US 11, the Molly Pitcher Highway, between Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland.
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Additional information about Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg is located at (39.934813, -77.656352).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. The elevation is above sea level. Chambersburg is located in a valley next to the Appalachian Mountains. It also sits right outside of Caledonia State Park, a park with fishing and hunting areas and hiking trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail. Also outside of Chambersburg is Michaux State Forest, a forest. Both of theses places provide recreation for residents.
Conococheague Creek, a noted trout stream, runs through the center of town. It is a tributary of the Potomac River. The northernmost reach of the Potomac watershed is a few miles north of town.
Chambersburg has a cold climate, according to the United States Department of Energy. The area receives anywhere from 38 to of precipitation per year. The average January low is and the average high is . The average July high is and the average low is .
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