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Greencastle is a borough in Franklin County in south-central Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,996 at the 2010 census. Greencastle lies within the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania.

History
Enoch Brown School House https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/school-teacher-enoch-brown-and-ten-students-perish-in-school-house-attack/ Enoch Brown school massacre

Modern era
Following the war, Greencastle grew considerably in the late 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, having several industrial factories built inside the town limits, including the Crowell Manufacturing Company, which constructed farming equipment.

In 1902, Greencastle businessman Philip Baer began a tradition where the town holds a triennial social event known as the "Old Boy's Reunion", which was later renamed to "Old Home Week". (https://greencastlepa.gov/about-borough/our-history/) Every three years, Greencastle townspeople and former residents come together for one week in August in a town-wide reunion to reminisce and fellowship. The most recent Old Home Week Celebration occurred in 2019; the next one will be in 2022. The Greencastle Historic District and Mitchell-Shook House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Martin's Mill Bridge was added in 1974 (Martin's Mill Covered Bridge (Antrim Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania))

Amenities
Greencastle is home to Jerome King Park, a playground created by David D. King, a Chicago business man, in memory of his brother for the Old Home Week celebration of 1923. https://jeromekingplayground.com/about/

The towns other local park, Antrim Township Park, a park with trails connecting to Martin's Mill Bridge, opened in the early 2000s,https://www.twp.antrim.pa.us/parks-and-recreation/pages/antrim-township-community-park

Martin's Mill Bridge, Martin's Mill Covered Bridge (Antrim Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania), https://www.twp.antrim.pa.us/parks-and-recreation/pages/martins-mill-bridge-park underwent a million dollar repair in 2016 to preserve the structure of the bridge while reducing and protecting against weather and decay. The efforts received the Abba G. Lichtenstein Medal for artistic merit and innovation for the restoration of the bridge.

https://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/news/local/2016/06/23/engineers-salute-restored-martins-mill-bridge/86297636/

Beside the Greencastle-Antrim School District's campus lies Tayamentasachta or the "school farm" which was purchased to expand the school, but decided to renovate and utilize the farm for student and community learning. The farm was officially named Tayamentasachta in 1970, which was the traditional Indian name for flowing water. https://sites.google.com/site/tayamentasachta/directory

Multiple historical buildings and groups exist in Greencastle, including the Alison-Antrim Museum (https://greencastlemuseum.org/), and Greencastle Area Youth Foundation

The GAYF utilizes the High Line Train Station to host clubs and youth groups such as the Boy Scouts.

High Line Train Station https://www.echo-pilot.com/story/news/2020/10/05/high-line-train-station-part-community-thrives-initiative/3626107001/

Notable people

 * Mary Alice Frush, American Civil War nurse
 * David Fullerton (1772–1843), Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
 * Thomas Grubb McCullough (1785–1848), Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
 * James Xavier McLanahan (1809–1861), Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
 * Jacob Snively (1809–1871), surveyor, civil engineer, officer of the Texian Army and the Army of the Republic of Texas, California 49er, miner, and Arizona pioneer
 * Henry P. Fletcher (1873-1959), veteran of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, diplomat under six Presidents, Under-Secretary of State, and chair of the Republican National Committee.
 * John C. Young (1803-1857), President of Centre College