Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Underground Railroad Activity in Chambersburg
Erected 2002 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 39° 56.236′ N, 77° 39.694′ W. Marker is in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 11) south of Lincoln Way West (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the northeast corner of square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 S Main 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. Confederate Conference (here, next to this marker); Flashpoint for Invasion (here, next to this marker); The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Fountain and Union Soldier Statue (a few steps from this marker); Union Soldiers of Franklin County (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II – Korean Conflict – Vietnam Conflict (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican War – Spanish American War – World War (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,816 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia.