Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Gen. A.G. Jenkins' Southern cavalry raided Chambersburg June 15-17, 1863, prior to the main invasion; and later led the invading army, June 22-24. Gen. R.E. Lee entered Chambersburg on June 26.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1767.
Location. 39° 54.804′ N, 77° 40.11′ W. Marker is in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 11) and Orchard Drive, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1680 Orchard Dr, Chambersburg PA 17201, 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. Chambersburg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.6 miles away); Martin Delany (approx. 1.1 miles away); Donald "Mike" Waters Memorial Playground (approx. 1.2 miles away); 232 South Main Street (approx. 1.4 miles away); Suesserott House (approx. 1˝ miles away); First Lutheran Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Philip Berlin (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chambersburg.
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