Tri-Point Boundary - Adams/Cumberland/Franklin County, PA - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This county tri-point came into existence after Adams County was created from York County, and Franklin County was created from Cumberland County in 1784.

The Townships meeting at this point are Franklin (Adams County), Green & Southampton (Franklin County), and Southampton (Cumberland County).

From Pine Grove RD (PA Route 233), Travel N on to Milesburn RD (unpaved) to Stillhouse Hollow RD (unpaved) after passing Long Pine Run Reservoir. Proceed W on Stillhouse Hollow RD to the top of the Ridge. Park at the location where the powerlines cross the road & follow the path SE along the cut to the W of the lines to the 2nd tower (about .48 mile) Proceed at 90° from the cut (SW) into the woods for about 600 feet to the tri-point.

Monumentation Type: Stone cairn Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker Accessible to general public: yes Historical significance: Marks the 2 centuries-old spot where the 3 current counties meet. County: Adams / Cumberland / Franklin USGS Quad: Caledonia Park Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed Monument Website: Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Other Coordinates details: Not listed Approximate date of monument: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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