Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Winters
(c.1816-1916)
Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 39° 56.356′ N, 77° 39.519′ W. Marker is in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is on North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 N 2nd St, Chambersburg PA 17201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Franklin County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); King Street Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Falling Spring Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Greatest Sacrifice / Prelude to Gettysburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burning of Chambersburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Franklin County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Finding Your Way (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,614 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on December 13, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.