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Hamilton Township near Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Fort McCord

 
 
Fort McCord Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2015
1. Fort McCord Marker
Inscription. Built by the settlers; named for John McCord. Burnt April 1, 1756, by Indians, who killed or carried into captivity 27 persons. The site is marked, about 500 feet away.
 
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraForts and CastlesNative AmericansWar, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1767.
 
Location. 39° 59.15′ N, 77° 46.33′ W. Marker is near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Hamilton Township. Marker is at the intersection of Fort McCord Road and Rumler Road on Fort McCord Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4910 Bricker Rd, Chambersburg PA 17202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Fort McCord (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Armstrong (approx. 1.7 miles away); Colonel James G. Elder (approx. 4.9 miles away); St. Thomas Commemorates (approx. 4.9 miles away); Tree Pump(s) (approx.
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4.9 miles away); Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox (approx. 4.9 miles away); Fort Wadell (approx. 5.8 miles away); Fort Waddell (approx. 5.8 miles away).
 
Fort McCord Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2015
2. Fort McCord Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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