Franklin County Jail
Franklin County Jail, Museum in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
The Franklin County Jail features stone walls, iron bars, and multiple cells spread across two levels in a preserved correctional facility building.
Built in 1905, the structure served as a functioning county jail until its transformation into a museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The museum displays exhibits about local law enforcement methods, criminal justice practices, and the evolution of incarceration during the 20th century.
The Franklin County Tourism Bureau operates guided tours of the facility from Monday to Saturday, with advance reservations required for group visits.
Visitors can explore the original cell blocks, including isolation units, and participate in educational programs about the criminal justice system.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 39.93890,-77.65970
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:35
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