Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
Mercersburg is a borough of 1,725 people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1780.
Why visit Mercersburg
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Mercersburg Academy and Church Hill Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Mercersburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mercersburg
Mercersburg is a borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is 72 miles (116 km) southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital. As of the 2020 census, Mercersburg had a population of 1,507.
From the Wikipedia article Mercersburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Mercersburg Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Private, boarding, prep school in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
10951 Buchanan Trail West, Mercersburg
Church Hill Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Col. John Work House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Findlay Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Lane House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Franklin County
Millmont Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
History
The land currently known as Mercersburg was previously territory of the Massawomeck people who were part of the Iroquois Nation.
Mercersburg was platted in 1780. The borough was named after Hugh Mercer, a general and hero in the American Revolutionary War. A post office has been in operation at Mercersburg since 1812.
Located near the southern border of Pennsylvania, the rural community became a place of refuge during the antebellum years for escaped African Americans who had been enslaved in the South. Some came to the area via the Underground Railroad. After the American Revolution, Pennsylvania had abolished slavery. In this area were communities of free African Americans who had worked in agriculture. It was relatively easy for refugees to join their communities after passing over the border of Maryland.
This settlement was called "Black Town" in early years, before being incorporated in 1831. The rural area outside of town was referred to by locals as "Little Africa" because of its relatively large concentration of African Americans in this time period. Some were refugees who had settled here after escaping from slavery in the South.
From the History section of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Mercersburg
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 37°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hagerstown Washington Co Ap (13 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, 12 miles away.
- McConnellsburg 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Maugansville 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Wilson-Conococheague 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Chambersburg 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Paramount-Long Meadow 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Hagerstown 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Hancock 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Halfway 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Waynesboro 18 mi east, about 29 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
- Mercersburg Borough Hall, FrankCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- John Work House FrankCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Church Hill Farm FrankCo PA 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Milmont Farm FrankCo PA 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Findley Farm, Peters Twp, Franklin County, Pa, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lane House Mercersburg FrankCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
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