Guilford Township near Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Highway Enterprise

Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020

1. Highway Enterprise Marker

Inscription. The boom of the automobile industry led to another explosion — the restaurant industry. Americans were experiencing two new forces — the urge to ride in the car, and the urge to eat out. The restaurant could serve the hungry motorist and make the ride more enjoyable. Hoover's Restaurant tried to accommodate the traveler by providing the region's first "drive-up window." This service allowed motorists to never leave their car and still enjoy fast food and refreshments. The quickness and price soon became more appealing than a full-course, sit down meal.

Erected by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list.

Location. 39° 55.221′ N, 77° 35.437′ W. Marker is near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Guilford Township. Marker is on Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) just west of Sunny Side Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2015 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg PA 17202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pleasures of Roadside Dining (here, next to this marker); Miner Station

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Quincy Railroad Station (approx. one mile away); Pennsylvania Railroad Class N5C Cabin Car (approx. one mile away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 2 miles away); Patrick Gass (approx. 2.2 miles away); White Church Replica (approx. 2½ miles away); Chambersburg (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020

2. Highway Enterprise Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.