Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Chambers
Erected 1755-56 by
Colonel Benjamin Chambers
Founder of Chambersburg
A two story stone structure surrounded
By a moat
A stockade manned by two swivel guns
Enclosed the fort, flour mill, sawmill,
And dwelling.
1984
Kittochtinny Historical Society
Franklin County Chapter D.A.R.
Erected 1984 by Kittochtinny Hist. Soc., Franklin Co. Chapter, DAR.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 39° 56.33′ N, 77° 39.74′ W. Marker is in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is on West King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 W King 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. Thompson's Rifle Battalion: Capt. James Chambers' Company (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Chambers (within shouting distance of this marker); This Dwight D. Eisenhower Green Ash (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding Family Memorial Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); The John Jack Tavern (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Greatest Sacrifice / Prelude to Gettysburg (about 500 feet away); World War II – Korean Conflict – Vietnam Conflict (about 600 feet away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
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