Hamilton Township near Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort McCord
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1767.
Location. 39° 59.15′ N, 77° 46.33′ W. Marker is near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Hamilton Township. Marker is at the intersection of Fort McCord Road and Rumler Road on Fort McCord Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4910 Bricker Rd, Chambersburg PA 17202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Fort McCord (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Armstrong (approx. 1.7 miles away); Colonel James G. Elder (approx. 4.9 miles away); St. Thomas Commemorates (approx. 4.9 miles away); Tree Pump(s) (approx. 4.9 miles away); Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox (approx. 4.9 miles away); Fort Wadell (approx. 5.8 miles away); Fort Waddell (approx. 5.8 miles away).
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