Historical Markers in Hamilton Township, Pennsylvania
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Chambersburg is in Franklin County
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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. — — Map (db m84012) HM
The site of Fort McCord where twenty-seven pioneer settlers men, women and children were massacred by Indian savages or carried into captivity, April 1st, 1756, was a few rods south east of this spot.
In the list of victims were Mary McCord, . . . — — Map (db m84011) HM