Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Memorial Fountain and Union Soldier Statue
Entered in National Register of Historic Places, May 19, 1978. Rebuilt through gifts of Franklin County citizens and rededicated October 5, 1979.
Tablets surrounding fountain honor Franklin County citizens who served in all U.S. wars. One plaque commemorates the meeting of General R. E. Lee and A. P. Hill before the Battle of Gettysburg.
Reconstruction of Memorial Square - A public facility - 1981. Funded in part through a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, U.S. Department of the Interior and public contributions.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1848.
Location. 39° 56.245′ N, 77° 39.69′ W. Marker is in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is on Lincoln Way West near S. Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 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. The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Conference (a few steps from this marker); World War II – Korean Conflict – Vietnam Conflict (a few steps from this marker); Underground Railroad Activity in Chambersburg (a few steps from this marker); Union Soldiers of Franklin County (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Mexican War – Spanish American War – World War (a few steps from this marker); Flashpoint for Invasion (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,483 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on December 30, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 11. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia.