The Inn was built by Colonel Moorhead C. Kennedy, President of the Cumberland Valley Railroad (CVRR) and Vice-President of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Colonel Kennedy was a stately Victorian Man, educated at Princeton University. He and his wife were loved and respected by the community. Moorhead C. Kennedy passed away at his beloved Ragged Edge and is buried at the Falling Springs Church in Chambersburg. Exterior of the Inn

Ragged Edge is rich in railroad history and was known for its annual stag receptions held on a Saturday in October every year. Guests were brought by private railroad car. 100 to 200 guests were entertained at a time. Sleeper cars were developed by the CVRR and used to sleep the many guests. Guests included Brigadier General Atterbury, French General Foch, and General Purshing. Colonel Kennedy was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the War Department for handling all transportation of soldiers and equipment in France and England during WWI. The French General honored him with the cannon which resides at the American Legion in Chambersburg. Other guests at Ragged Edge included politicians, governors, judges, investment bankers from New York and Philadelphia, lawyers, university presidents, etc.