Guilford Township near Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Gen. Robert E. Lee reached Chambersburg June 26, 1863. Hearing June 28 that Union troops under Gen. Joseph Hooker had crossed the Potomac to Frederick, he decided to unite his forces at Cashtown; and left the city by this road.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Gettysburg Campaign, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1797.
Location. 39° 55.614′ N, 77° 37.645′ W. Marker is near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Guilford Township. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) and Willowbrook Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1336 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg PA 17202, 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. Patrick Gass (approx. ¼ mile away); Chambersburg (approx. half a mile away); Messersmith's Woods (approx. one mile away); Franklin County World War I Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Israel Benevolent Society Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Donald "Mike" Waters Memorial Playground (approx. 1.8 miles away); Chambersburg Market House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Masonic Temple (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
Also see . . . Gettysburg Campaign. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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