McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania
McConnellsburg is a borough of 1,009 people in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1786.
Why visit McConnellsburg
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Cold Spring Farm and Fulton House.
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 McConnellsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McConnellsburg
McConnellsburg is a borough in and the county seat of Fulton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,150 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Cold Spring Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Fulton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
NRHP-listed, in Fulton County
McConnell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Fulton County
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Churches and places of worship2
History
The McConnellsburg Historic District was recognized by the United States Department of the Interior in 1993 when it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The district consists of 144 structures that contribute to its historic character. Of notable meaning are the numerous taverns, inns, automotive garages and other travel-related structures still in existence today, which includes the Fulton House, the Fulton County Courthouse, and the log cabin of Daniel McConnell, who laid out the borough on April 20, 1786. It was further incorporated on March 26, 1814.
From the History section of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Fulton County Center For Career And Technology
School
145 East Cherry Street, Mcconnellsburg
Healthcare2
Map of McConnellsburg
26 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 (19 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
Fulton County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Chambersburg 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Hancock 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Maugansville 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Earlston 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Wilson-Conococheague 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Paramount-Long Meadow 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Hagerstown 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Halfway 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Waynesboro 25 mi southeast, about 41 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
- Stoners McConnellsburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- McConnell House McConnellsburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Cold Spring Farm gated driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fulton House McConnelsburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
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