Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg is a borough of 22,319 people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1734.
Why visit Chambersburg
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 80 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Theatre, Memorial Fountain and Statue and Bridge between Guilford and Hamilton Townships.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Chambersburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chambersburg
Chambersburg is a borough in and the county seat of Franklin County, in the South Central region of Pennsylvania, United States. It is in the Cumberland Valley, which is part of the Great Appalachian Valley, and 13 miles (21 km) north of Maryland and the Mason–Dixon line and 52 miles (84 km) southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital. According to the United States Census Bureau, Chambersburg's 2020 population was 21,903. When combined with the surrounding Greene, Hamilton, and Guilford Townships, the population of Greater Chambersburg is 66,340 people.
From the Wikipedia article Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Capitol Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Theater in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
159 South Main Street, Chambersburg
Museums and landmarks14
Memorial Fountain and Statue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Fixed construction in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bridge between Guilford and Hamilton Townships
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Brotherton Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Chambersburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Coldbrook Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Franklin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Franklin County Jail
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Gass House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
John Brown House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Townhouse Row
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic houses in Pennsylvania, United States
Voila! Children's Art & Creativity Center
Museum · 0.4 mi
156 East Queen Street, Chambersburg
Tu-We 17:00-19:00; Th 09:30-11:30; Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-15:00
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes80
Aki
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 mi
424 Gateway Avenue, Chambersburg
Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,16:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-14:30,16:30-22:00; Sa...
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
1050 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Bistro 71
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
71 North Main Street, Chambersburg
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-23:00
Bonanza Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak, Buffet · 2.3 mi
1735 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Mo-Th 11:00-19:30; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa-Su 08:00-20:30
Brother's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
875 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 10:45-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.7 mi
540 Walker Road, Chambersburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
China House
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
495 Gateway Avenue, Chambersburg
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:30; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Fox's Pizza Den
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
120 South Main Street, Chambersburg
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Hoss's Steak & Sea House
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak · 1.2 mi
20 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Kenzo
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.1 mi
1495 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Ledo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 1.3 mi
1300 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
68 more on the map.
Where to stay17
Churches and places of worship12
Zion Reformed Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
259 South Main Street, Chambersburg
Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Falling Spring Presbyterian
Church · Presbyterian · 0.7 mi
221 North Main Street, Chambersburg
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.7 mi
320 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
225 South 2nd Street, Chambersburg
King Street Church
Church · United Brethren In Christ · 0.5 mi
162 East King Street, Chambersburg
St. James AME
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.4 mi
510 South Main Street, Chambersburg
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.4 mi
58 South 2nd Street, Chambersburg
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Wilson College
School · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
1015 Pennsylvania Avenue, Chambersburg
Healthcare5
Keystone Infectious Diseases
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
111 Chambers Hill Drive, Chambersburg
Map of Chambersburg
204 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 23°F | 3.2 in | 10.0 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 25°F | 2.6 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 6.0 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chambersburg 1 Ese Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Hagerstown 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Halfway 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Carlisle 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Frederick 36 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Linganore 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Westminster 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Urbana 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Green Valley 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Eldersburg 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Memorial Square Chambersburg, Unknown author, Public domain
- Capitol Theater Chambersburg, Smallbones, CC0
- Wilson College Science Center, CoolTribe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zion Chambersburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- Bridge in Guilford Twp FrankCo PA 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Townhouse Row Cburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church, Fall 2013, Vtaylorphd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coldbrook Farm Frankco, Smallbones, CC0
- Masonic Temple Cburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- 83 S Main Chambersburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- JBrown Chambersburg PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Brotherton Farm FrankCo Springhouse, Smallbones, CC0
- Old Jail Cburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- Gass House FrankCo PA 1, Smallbones, CC0
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