Carlisle

Carlisle is a small town in Cumberland County in southern Pennsylvania, serving as the administrative seat of the district and extending over gentle hills between agricultural lands. The center consists of a main street with brick buildings from different centuries, several educational institutions, and residential neighborhoods with wooden houses and front gardens.

The settlement was founded in 1751 as an administrative center for Cumberland County following a plan by engineer John Armstrong Sr. During the Civil War it served as a gathering point for troops and later developed into a regional education center.

The town carries its name from the English city of Carlisle in Cumbria, brought here by settlers from that region in the 18th century. Many residents maintain local traditions around Thanksgiving parades and farmers markets that take place on the central square every summer.

The town center can be explored on foot, with several public parking areas on the outskirts and a manageable layout along the main axis. For trips to the surrounding area a car is recommended, as the rural zones are extensive and public transport is limited.

The local military academy houses a collection of historical weapons and uniforms that visitors can view by appointment. In the outskirts of town, remnants of old stone walls from colonial times can still be found, which once marked field boundaries.

Location: Cumberland County

Inception: 1751

Elevation above the sea: 146 m

Website: http://carlislepa.org

GPS coordinates: 40.20250,-77.19500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:48