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

Chambersburg Market House

 
 
Chambersburg Market House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024
1. Chambersburg Market House Marker
Inscription.
Survived the Burning of Chambersburg, July 30, 1864

Erected 1830
Repaired & Enlarged 1874
Burgess John Doebler
Councilmen

1 st Ward W.B. Gilmore, J.C. Miller
2 nd Ward S.M. Worley, J.B. Culbertson
3 rd Ward J.L. Suesserott, J.C. Gerbig
4 th Ward T. Cook, D. Harmony

Information from the 1874 stone block above

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable BuildingsWar, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1864.
 
Location. 39° 56.134′ N, 77° 39.567′ W. Marker is in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of East Queen Street (U.S. 30) and South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Queen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S 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. Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Burning of Chambersburg (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin County (about 700 feet away); Morrow Tavern (about 700 feet away); Highway Enterprise (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Burning of Chambersburg
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(about 800 feet away); Abolitionist John Brown Boards in Chambersburg (about 800 feet away); Chambersburg Founded A.D. 1764 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
 
The Chambersburg Market House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024
2. The Chambersburg Market House
The stone referenced on the marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024
3. The stone referenced on the marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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Apr. 30, 2024