Conococheague Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, is a free-flowing stream that originates in Pennsylvania and empties into the Potomac River near Williamsport, Maryland. It is 80 miles (129 km) in length, [1] with 57 miles (92 km) in Pennsylvania and 23 miles (37 km) in Maryland.

Greencastle is a borough in Franklin County in south-central Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,251 at the 2020 census. [4] Greencastle lies within the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania.

The Rivers and Lakes Map provides an interactive (Google Maps) experience use it to explore geographic features such as rivers, lakes, and springs in and around Greencastle, such as lakes, rivers, and other water bodies, providing detailed views of Pennsylvania waterways.

Jul 17, 2024 · Martin’s Mill Bridge still spans the east branch of the Conococheague Creek outside of Greencastle, in spite of condemnation, the destructive force of a hurricane and age-related deterioration. “It shouldn’t be here,” said Cheryl Walburn, Antrim Township parks director.

Apr 7, 2024 · We will start with Greencastle which is south of Chambersburg (covered in the Burning of Chambersburg series), and then move on to towns along the two split routes of Ewell’s Corps. Rhodes’ and Johnson’s Divisions –.

Aug 3, 2019 · Most Native American habitation areas in the region have been found near tributaries of the Potomac River, but Ebbert Spring is one of several documented sites in the valley located next to springs. The house was built in the 1750's by William Allison, father of John Allison, founder of Greencastle.

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The Greencastle central business district and immediately surrounding residential area is a National Historic District and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Historic District Maps outline those areas of the borough classified as historical.

Nov 4, 2015 · Martins mill bridge was constructed to replace a creek fording, which became impossible to cross when the creek’s water was high. Bridges in Franklin County PA are the responsibility of the county, so the Franklin County Commissioners contracted Jacob Shirk to construct the bridge in 1848.

Old-fashioned charm and friendliness describe Greencastle. Located near the Maryland state line, Greencastle was founded in 1782 by John Allison, a personal friend of George Washington. First came the Baltimore turnpike and then the Cumberland Valley Railroad passed through town.