Secrets of Franklin County: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History on Pennsylvania's State Line (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781735289076)

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.