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

Cashtown

 
 
Cashtown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 9, 2022
1. Cashtown Marker
Inscription. Named derives from remark made to tavern keeper who demanded cash payment. Founded 1800.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
 
Location. 39° 52.892′ N, 77° 21.16′ W. Marker is near Cashtown, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Franklin Township. Marker is on Old U.S. 30, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 985 Old Route 30, Cashtown PA 17310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Roads West (approx. 0.4 miles away); Imboden's Brigade (approx. half a mile away); Cashtown Inn (approx. half a mile away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Cashtown (approx. half a mile away); The Battle of Gettysburg: The Cashtown Road (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of School House and Burial Ground (approx. 0.8 miles away); Traveling the Highway (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cashtown.
 
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2. Cashtown Marker
Cashtown Inn image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 12, 2011
3. Cashtown Inn
The best-known building in town, passed by Confederate forces going to and from the Battle of Gettysburg.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.

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