FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNY

CHAMBERSBURG, PA

Northern Ring-necked Snake Northern Ring-necked Snake (<i>Diadophis punctatus edwardsii</i>), Monterey Peak, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania — Northern Ring-necked Snake Credit: pchgorman

The Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny is a non-profit organization located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The society was founded in 1898 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Franklin County and the surrounding areas. The society's name, Kittochtinny, is derived from the Native American word for the Appalachian Mountains, which run through the region.

The society is housed in the Old Jail Museum, a historic building that served as Franklin County's prison from 1818 to 1971. The museum features exhibits on local history, including displays on the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the county's agricultural and industrial heritage. Visitors can also tour the jail cells, gallows, and exercise yard, as well as view artifacts related to crime and punishment in the 19th and 20th centuries.

In addition to the museum, the society offers educational programs, lectures, and special events throughout the year. The society also maintains an extensive collection of archives and artifacts related to Franklin County's history, which is available to researchers by appointment. The Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny is an important resource for those interested in the history of south-central Pennsylvania and the early American frontier.

FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHAMBERSBURG PA. US MID #8404201394

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 123,948 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Monterey Peak Monterey Peak, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania

Black Gum Black Gum (<i>Nyssa sylvatica</i>) leaf, Monterey Peak, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania

William Findlay historical marker - Mercersburg, PA

Untitled John Birely Memorial Upland Trail, Happel's Meadow Wetland Preserve, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania

Waynesboro foliage Capital Camps and Retreat Center, Waynesboro, PA

Raven Rock Mountain Raven Rock Mountain from Monterey Peak, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania

Contact FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNY

telephone: 7172641667

FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNY
175 E KING ST
CHAMBERSBURG
PA
17201-1806

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MID #	8404201394
Name	FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNY
Alternate Name	FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNY
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	256065079
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	131,701
REVENUE	123,948
LAT/LONG	39.938956, -77.65954
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 055 US Census Tract: 011000 US Census Block: 1002