Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

About Chambersburg

Chambersburg, PA is a close-knit town located in southern Pennsylvania, home to 23,041 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Chambersburg is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 6.92 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,330 residents per square mile.

📰 Chambersburg News Today

• Paul W. Bridegam Obituary | Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center | Chambersburg, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• Gary E. Hollinshead Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home · Aug 14
• Chambersburg Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Michael Essis Obituary (02/23/1959 - 03/20/2026) - Chambersburg, PA PennLive.com · Jun 25
• Darlene E. Simmers Obituary (2026) - Chambersburg, PA - Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home - Chambersburg Legacy obituary · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Chambersburg Unique

• A top-25 city in Pennsylvania by population (#24 of 1,013 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Chambersburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 23,041.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Chambersburg

• 30 West Family Restaurant
• Affinity Cafe (café)
• Aki — japanese
• Applebee's — american
• Bistro 71 — american
• Brother's Pizza — pizza
• Brussel's Cafe (café)
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• China House — chinese
• Copper Kettle

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Cluggy's Family Amusement Center · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chambersburg

• Chambers Fort Park reviews ★
• Chambersburg Bike Park reviews ★
• Henninger Field reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Nicholson Square Park reviews ★
• Nitterhouse Park and Soccer Complex reviews ★
• Park of the Valiant reviews ★
• Reservoir Hill Park reviews ★
• South Hamilton Community Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Chambersburg

• Benjamin Chambers El Sch
• Buchanan El Sch
• Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
• Chambersburg Area MS - North
• Chambersburg Area MS - South
• Chambersburg Area SHS
• Falling Spring El Sch
• Grandview El Sch
• Guilford Hills El Sch
• Hamilton Heights El Sch
• New Franklin El Sch
• Scotland El Sch
• South Hamilton El Sch
• Stevens El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Chambersburg

🏘️ Nearby Communities