FALLING SPRINGS CREEK - Chambersburg, PA

In the middle of the Civil War rich colonial town of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania is a small park call Fort Chambers Park. Falling Spring Creek flows into the Conococheague Creek. Conococheague Creek starts in Chambersburg, and then flows into the Potomac River.

Benjamin Chambers Fort (1756-1760) was a settler's stone house, sawmill, and gristmill surrounded by a stockade.

The old water wheel was part of the original Gristmill.




ACCESSIBILITY: Starting at the parking lots handicap parking sign, paved walkways and bridges cross the springs. Observation areas allow a closer look at the water wheel and waterfall.

ADDRESS:Borough of Chambersburg
100 South Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
p 717-264-5151