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Secrets of Franklin County

Secrets of Franklin County

James Rada

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Legacy Publishing
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
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9781735289076
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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.

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