Abbottstown in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Abbott
1976
Erected 1976 by Abbottstown Lions Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 29, 1763.
Location. 39° 53.167′ N, 76° 59.039′ W. Marker is in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of S Queen Street and E Fleet Street, on the right when traveling north on S Queen Street. The marker is in a graveyard near the Emmanuel United Church of Christ. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbottstown PA 17301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beginning of the Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 2.7 miles away); Swigart's Mill (approx. 3.4 miles away); War Dog Memorial (approx. 3˝ miles away); M60-A3 Tank (approx. 3˝ miles away); U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat No. 162916 (approx. 3˝ miles away); East Berlin (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abbottstown.
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