Secrets of Franklin County

by James Rada

Overview

Once upon a time in Franklin County…

Just north of the Mason Dixon Line in south-central Pennsylvania, Franklin County broke away from Cumberland County to grow into a thriving location for business while still maintaining a lot of its natural beauty. It is also a location filled with interesting stories and rich history.  

• Read about the man who escaped from Indians and then spent two years searching for his wife to rescue her.
• Learn about the fly that fell to its death in Chambersburg.
• Delight in the wedding that took place in the county jail.
• Read about the natural disasters that struck the county.
• Meet the English duchess born in a small county village who brought about the abdication of a king.

Secrets of Franklin County: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History on Pennsylvania's State Line tells the stories of interesting people, unsolved crimes, and unusual incidents. These are the stories you won't read about in history books.

From award-winning author James Rada, Jr. comes another collection of fascinating stories and dozens of photographs that tell some of the hidden history of Franklin County.

 

Product Details

BN ID:	2940166553379
Publisher:	James Rada
Publication date:	04/04/2023
Series:	Secrets
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

James Rada, Jr. has written many works of historical fiction and non-fiction history. They include the popular books Saving Shallmar: Christmas Spirit in a Coal Town, Canawlers, and Battlefield Angels: The Daughters of Charity Work as Civil War Nurses.

He lives in Gettysburg, Pa., where he works as a freelance writer. James has received numerous awards from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association, Associated Press, Maryland State Teachers Association, Society of Professional Journalists, and Community Newspapers Holdings, Inc. for his newspaper writing.

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