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Once a military outpost, Fort Loudon is rural hideaway in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains.
Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, Fort Loudon is named after a military installation built to protect English settlers during the French and Indian War. The area mainly saw incursions from Native American raids, but in 1765, the fort was put under siege by James Smith and his ‘Black Boys,' a group of settlers who attacked English trade caravans in the area. A replica of the fort now stands and acts as a site for historical reenactments. Fort Loudon now gives homebuyers a choice of small-town life or large properties with views of the nearby mountains. “It's a very small town, but the outskirts of it have lots of wooded areas, so it's private where homes are,” says Jeanie Sipes, a real estate agent with Palmer Realty.
Fort Loudon is a rural community, with most houses offering acres of land and incredible views.
A replica of the historic Fort Loudon now stands onsite of the origianal fort and hosts events and historical reenactments.
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Colonial homes and cabins
The median home price is $192,000, lower than the national and state medians. Home styles include historic Colonial homes, farmhouses and cabins. An association oversees some properties. Homes in Fort Loudon are close together, but properties with more acreage can be found on the outskirts of the community. Sipes describes Fort Loudon as a middle-class area, but most people commute for work. Sipes also noted the community has attracted residents from Philadelphia and other parts of the state and that the local farmland and views are the main attractions for buyers.
Colonial style houses are one of the more common style of homes found in Fort Loudon.
Cabins can be found tucked away in private settings in the mountains that surround Fort Loudon.
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Tuscarora School District
The Tuscarora School District serves Fort Loudon's students and is rated C on Niche. However, schools are located outside of the community. Wilson College is 14 miles east in Chambersburg and has a C grade.
James Buchanan Middle School serves about 550 students in grades 6-8.
James Buchanan High School is part of the Tuscarora School District.
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Local history and state parks
A replica of the fort finished construction in 1993 and opens for special events, including market fairs, historical reenactments and holiday celebrations. The 1000-acre Cowans Gap State Park, directly north of the community, offers a lake with fishing and small boat launches as well as camping and hiking trails. Buchanan's Birthplace State Park, 5 miles south in Cove Gap, has a memorial to the birthplace of James Buchanan, along with walking trails and fishing spots.
History aficionados gather and converse at the Fort Loudon Historic Site.
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is 5 miles south of Fort Loudon and has a memorial to the birthplace of James Buchanan, along with walking trails and fishing spots.
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Local eateries, shopping in McConnellsburg and Chambersburg
Fort Loudon’s dining spots are concentrated on Main Street. The Milky Way Restaurant has been a local staple since 1967 and serves sandwiches, burgers, and ice cream. Toledo’s Pizza also offers salads, subs, and pasta dishes. The community does have a Dollar General, but grocery stores, including Save-A-Lot, True Value, and GIANT, are to the west in McConnellsburg. Chambersburg has larger retail and big-box stores such as Target, Kohl's and Michaels. Fulton County Medical Center is 8 miles west of Fort Loudon.
Neighboring McConnellsburg has a Giant Supermarket for Fort Loudon shoppers.
Toledo's Pizza is a relaxed Italian restaurant serving pizzas and more to diners of Fort Loudon.
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Highway access and Harrisburg International Airport
U.S. 30 runs through the locale and connects with Interstate 81 in Chambersburg. Hagerstown Regional Airport, 21 miles south, has flights to Florida. Harrisburg International has more domestic flight options and is over 70 miles east.
The Hagerstown Airport provides flights to Florida and South Carolina.
Travel internationally with a small airport feel from Harrisburg International Airport.
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Crime in Franklin County
According to the latest data from the state of Pennsylvania, both crimes against people and property in Franklin County have decreased since 2024.
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On average, homes in Fort Loudon, PA sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Fort Loudon, PA over the last 12 months is $142,500, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming historic 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on Main Street offering 1,116 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.28-acre lot. This property needs TLC and is being sold as is. Great opportunity for investors or buyers seeking a renovation project to restore its classic character.
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