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Chambersburg

16 places in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania are on the National Register of Historic Places. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 3 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Franklin County Jail, added Jan 21, 1970.

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Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

16
Listings
3
Historic districts
1970
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedFranklin County Jail · Jan 21, 1970
Oldest construction dateBrotherton Farm · built 1820

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 3 of the 16 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Federal 1Greek Revival 1National Park Service rustic 1Renaissance Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 4 of the 16 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Brotherton Farm▾1979
Address
SW of Chambersburg on Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg
Listed
Mar 30, 1979
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Architecture, Agriculture
Significance
Local
Reference
79002227
Built
1820
Style
Federal architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Brotherton Farm
John Brown House▾1970
Address
225 E. King St., Chambersburg
Listed
Mar 5, 1970
Listed for
Social history
Significance
National
Reference
70000548
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Brown, John, House
Chambersburg Historic District▾1982
Address
US 11 and US 30, Chambersburg
Listed
Aug 26, 1982
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82003789
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Chambersburg Historic District
Coldbrook Farm▾1996
Address
955 Spring Ln., Chambersburg
Listed
Mar 28, 1996
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96000321
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Coldbrook Farm
Cowans Gap State Park Family Cabin District▾1987
Address
18 mi. N of PA 75 and Chambersburg on Richmond Rd., Chambersburg
Listed
Feb 11, 1987
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Conservation, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Reference
87000051
Style
National Park Service rustic
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
James Finley House▾1974
Address
Building No. 505, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg vicinity
Listed
Nov 19, 1974
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Commanding Officer's Residence
Reference
74001783
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Finley, James, House
Franklin County Courthouse▾1974
Address
1 N. Main St., on Memorial Sq., Chambersburg
Listed
Jan 18, 1974
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
74001784
Built
1865
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Franklin County Courthouse
Franklin County Jail▾1970
Address
NW corner of King and 2nd Sts., Chambersburg
Listed
Jan 21, 1970
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
70000549
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Franklin County Jail
Gass House▾1977
Address
E of Chambersburg off U.S. 30, Chambersburg vicinity
Listed
Apr 11, 1977
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gass Family Home; Farm House at Franklin Farms
Reference
77001168
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gass House
Mary B. Sharpe School▾·
Address
850 Broad Street, Chambersburg
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Broad Street School
Reference
100010358
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Masonic Temple▾1976
Address
74 S. 2nd St., Chambersburg
Listed
Jun 18, 1976
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76001640
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Masonic Temple
Memorial Fountain and Statue▾1978
Address
Memorial Sq., Chambersburg
Listed
May 19, 1978
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
78002400
Contributing
2 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Memorial Fountain and Statue
Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church▾1994
Address
Rocky Spring Rd., approx. .5 mi. NW of Funk Rd., LetterkennyTownship, Chambersburg vicinity
Listed
May 13, 1994
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
94000430
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church
Townhouse Row▾1978
Address
57--85 N. Main St., Chambersburg
Listed
Dec 18, 1978
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
78002401
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Townhouse Row
Wilson College▾1995
Address
1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg
Listed
Jul 21, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
State
Reference
95000888
Built
1869
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wilson College
Zion Reformed Church▾1979
Address
S. Main and W. Liberty Sts., Chambersburg
Listed
Dec 17, 1979
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Reference
79002228
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Zion Reformed Church

Every listing here also appears on the county pages for Franklin County and Fulton County.

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