Census data

1880 Census of Cumberland County

1880 U. S. Census of Cumberland County including population totals for towns, villages, and townships.
Carlisle Borough - 6,209; first ward - 1,714; second ward - 1,202; third ward - 1,613; fourth ward - 1,680
Cooke Township - 417
Dickinson Township - 1,741

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Frankford Township

While not one of the earliest municipal components of Cumberland County, Frankford Township dates back to the 18^th century. It was created from West Pennsboro Township in April of 1795, by the County Court. The court records tell us:

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