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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 Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024
1. Cashtown Marker
Inscription.
Name derived 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° 53.079′ N, 77° 21.678′ W. Marker is near Cashtown, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Franklin Township. Marker is on Old U.S. 30, 0.1 miles west of High Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1377 Old Rte 30, Orrtanna PA 17353, 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. Gettysburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); Cashtown Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Imboden's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roads West (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Cashtown (approx. half a mile away); Traveling the Highway (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Battle of Gettysburg: The Cashtown Road (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of School House and Burial Ground (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cashtown.
 
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Cashtown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024
2. Cashtown Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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