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Penn Township was established on October 23, 1860, from Upper Dickinson Township. It is bordered by Dickinson, Cooke, South Newton, and West Pennsboro Townships. In addition to farming, which has always been the heart of the township, the early residents operated industries such as mills, furnaces, and tanneries. There were inns, taverns, stores, churches, and schools. In addition, there were three train stations located at Hays Grove, Longsdorf Station, and Huntsdale. There are eight villages in the township: Cumminstown, Centerville, Hockersville, Hays Grove, Irishtown, South Fairview, Cobblersville, and Huntsdale, but no incorporated towns.

Penn Township is located midway between Carlisle and Shippensburg. Routes 81 and 11 traverses the township from east to west and Route 233 from north to south. The town of Newville is to the north, and Pine Grove Furnace State Park and Laurel and Fuller Lakes is just a few minutes to the south through the lovely Michaux State Forest on South Mountain.

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Posted April 15, 2025Invitation to Bid – 2025 Seal Coat Road Project

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Posted March 20, 2025Penn Township Clean Up Days – May 9&10, 2025

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Posted March 12, 2025LIFTED/Ended 04/03/25 – Burn Ban for Penn Township

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Posted February 3, 2025I-81 EXIT 37 PUBLIC FORUM – March 26th from 5pm to 7pm

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