What is dry run pennsylvania?

Dry Run is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The village is located in the southern part of the county, roughly 9 miles southwest of Chambersburg. Dry Run is situated in a valley along the West Branch Conococheague Creek and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

The origins of the name "Dry Run" are unclear, but it may have been named for a nearby stream that periodically goes dry during the summer months. The community was founded in the mid-19th century, and it once had a post office, a school, and several churches. Today, Dry Run is primarily residential and is known for its scenic beauty and quiet rural lifestyle.

Outdoor recreation is popular in the area, with opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping nearby. The area is also home to several historic sites, including the 18th-century Fort Loudoun and the Harriet Lane House, which was the childhood home of the first lady during the presidency of James Buchanan.