Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War II Korean Conflict Vietnam Conflict
Soldiers of Franklin County
In this war, Franklin County sent into the Armed Forces of the United States approximately 6,460 men and women..
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Korean Conflict, 1950-1953
In this conflict, Franklin County sent into the Armed Forces of the United States approximately 2,510 men and women.
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Vietnam Conflict, 1964-1973
Franklin County sent approximately 3,110 men and women into the Armed Forces of the United States for this conflict.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 39° 56.251′ N, 77° 39.681′ W. Marker is in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 11) and Lincoln Way (U.S. 30), in the median on Main Street. The marker is located near Memorial Fountain at the center of Memorial Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Lincoln Way W, 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. U.S.S. Maine Memorial (here, next to this marker); Mexican War Spanish American War World War (here, next to this marker); Union Soldiers of Franklin County (a few steps from this marker); French & Indian War Revolutionary War War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); War Between the States (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Fountain and Union Soldier Statue (a few steps from this marker); Finding Your Way (a few steps from this marker); Chambersburg Founded A.D. 1764 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.