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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Franklin County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Franklin County, PA (228) Adams County, PA (1439) Cumberland County, PA (428) Fulton County, PA (47) Huntingdon County, PA (85) Juniata County, PA (20) Perry County, PA (156) Frederick County, MD (558) Washington County, MD (875)  FranklinCounty(228) Franklin County (228)  AdamsCounty(1439) Adams County (1439)  CumberlandCounty(428) Cumberland County (428)  FultonCounty(47) Fulton County (47)  HuntingdonCounty(85) Huntingdon County (85)  JuniataCounty(20) Juniata County (20)  PerryCounty(156) Perry County (156)  FrederickCountyMaryland(558) Frederick County (558)  WashingtonCounty(875) Washington County (875)
Chambersburg is the county seat for Franklin County
Adjacent to Franklin County, Pennsylvania
      Adams County (1439)  
      Cumberland County (428)  
      Fulton County (47)  
      Huntingdon County (85)  
      Juniata County (20)  
      Perry County (156)  
      Frederick County, Maryland (558)  
      Washington County, Maryland (875)  
 
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101 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — The First Soldier to Fall
On W Baltimore Street at S Carlisle Street, on the right when traveling west on W Baltimore Street.
When General Robert E. Lee’s invading army overran the Union garrison at Winchester, Virginia, on June 15, 1863, elements of the 1st New York “Lincoln” Cavalry covered the retreat. Company C, under Captain William Boyd, continued to harass the . . . Map (db m34162) HM
102 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — Veterans Memorial
On South Carlisle Street just north of Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of our comradesMap (db m159796) WM
103 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — William J. Hudson
On South Washington Street just south of Leitersburg Street, on the right when traveling north.
"In Memory Of" William J. Hudson Pvt. U.S. Army W.W.II ETO July 27, 1944 to August 25, 1945 Dedicated by his wife Rose Hudson and family Map (db m159790) WM
104 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle, Antrim Township — Corporal William H. Rihl — Co. C, 1st N.Y. Cavalry
On Molly Pitcher Highway (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles south of Craig Road, on the right when traveling south.
(Front):To the memory of Corporal William H. Rihl. Co. C. 1st N.Y. (Lincoln) Cavalry. Who was killed on this spot June 22, 1863 (Left):The First Union Soldier killed in action in Pennsylvania (Back):An humble but brave . . . Map (db m11616) HM
105 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle, Antrim Township — Gettysburg Campaign
On Molly Pitcher Highway (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles north of Hykes Road, on the right when traveling north.
Over this route Confederate General R.S. Ewell's 2d Army Corps led Lee's invading forces on June 22, 1863. Next day Gen. Jubal Early, under Ewell's command, entered the state to the east, near Waynesboro.Map (db m7999) HM
106 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle, Antrim Township — Gettysburg Campaign
On Molly Pitcher Highway (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles south of Craig Road, on the right when traveling north.
Here on June 22, 1863, the First N.Y. Cavalry attacked the Southern advance force of cavalry under Gen. A.G. Jenkins. Here died the first Union soldier killed in action in Pennsylvania. Corporal William H. Rihl of Philadelphia, serving in a . . . Map (db m167824) HM
107 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle, Antrim Township — Greencastle
On Buchanan Trail West (Pennsylvania Route 16) 0.2 miles east of Rosebud Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Named for Greencastle in north of Ireland. Founded 1750Map (db m192337) HM
108 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Highfield-Cascade, Washington Township — Old Trolley Line
Near Pen Mar Road (Pennsylvania Route 550) near Imperial Avenue.
You are walking on old trolley line. Just in back Jim's pop corn stand. Ice cream, hot-cold sandwiches. Beside Jim's was trolley station; also Pen Mar post office. This was in early 1900's.Map (db m10009) HM
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109 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Kasiesville, Montgomery Township — Stuart's Raid
On Blairs Valley Road, on the right when traveling north.
Confederate cavalry under Gen. J.E.B. Stuart entered this state Oct. 10. 1862. Unable to burn the iron bridge at Chambersburg, they reentered Maryland near Emmitsburg, Oct. 11, circling the Union Army.Map (db m43132) HM
110 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Kauffman, Antrim Township — Revolutionary War Soldiers Memorial
On Angle Road.
This memorial is in commemoration of the services of Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Brown's Mill Graveyard, Antrim Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and is dedicated in grateful recognition of their patriotism, valor and fidelity. . . . Map (db m227394) HM WM
111 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Ambush at Mercersburg
On South Main Street.
On July 3, 1863, three Confederate riders in Mercersburg’s town square were ambushed by two Union stragglers. Bullets passed through Private J.W. Alban, killing him and also the horse of the rider beside him. The third man quickly galloped out of . . . Map (db m202813) HM
112 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Buchanan House
On N. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north.
James Buchanan, lawyer, statesman, diplomat, 15th President of the U.S., born in Stony Batter, lived here 1796-1807. Sgt. Patrick Gass, carpenter for winter quarters on the Lewis & Clark expedition, 1803-06, worked here as an apprentice, 1794-95.Map (db m8016) HM
113 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Captain Robert Parker House
On North Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16/75) just north of West Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north.
This house was built in 1788 by Captain Robert Parker who fought in the Revolutionary War 1777 - 1783Map (db m192268) HM
114 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Citizens Seized
On Main Street at Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
On October 10, 1862, Confederate cavalry commanded by Gen. J.E.B. Stuart briefly occupied Mercersburg on their way to raid Chambersburg. Acting under orders from Gen. Lee, Stuart took ten men from the Mercersburg area hostage. Cornellus . . . Map (db m201761) HM
115 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Col. Murphy's Hotel
On S. Main Street at Seminary Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Main Street.
Built c. 1798 and used as a dormitory of Marshall College, the "Old Mansion House" was acquired by Col. Murphy in 1845 who managed it as a prominent hotel until 1864. It was rumored to be a station on the underground railroad. Soon to be . . . Map (db m8041) HM
116 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — In Memory of those who gave their Lives in World War I
On South Main Street.
. . . Map (db m227378) HM WM
117 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — In Memory of those who gave their lives in World War II
On South Main Street.
In Memory of those who gave their lives in World War II Clarence D. Armstrong Percy R. Clark William C. Fallon Robert H. Haagen Alfred R. Koser Lewis Lowans Patrick Myers Robert E. Myers John S. S. Peirson James H. Scott . . . Map (db m227380) HM WM
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118 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — James Buchanan — 15th President of the United States 1857 - 1861
On S. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the right when traveling south.
James Buchanan, a Representative and a Senator from Pennsylvania and the 15th President of the United States; born at Cove Gap, near Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pa., April 23, 1791; moved to Mercersburg, Pa. with his parents in 1796; was privately . . . Map (db m202788) HM
119 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — John Darby, Lot 14, 1786
On N. Main Street at E Seminary Street on N. Main Street.
John Wolfe, 1795 Jacob Shaffer, 1815 Thomas Reynolds Robert McCoy D.M.B. Shannon, 1856 Dr. John Kuhn, 1905 Dr. William Grove, 1950 James W. & Carol W. Smith, 1972Map (db m58691) HM
120 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Lane House
On N. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built by Thomas Lane. Was later occupied by the family of Elliott Lane, a brother. Here, Harriet Lane, niece of James Buchanan, and mistress of the White House during his Presidency, was born.Map (db m8018) HM
121 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Lot 32
On North Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16/75) just north of West Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north.
House built c. 1794 by Hugh Cowan, cabinet maker, and his wife, Mary Chambers VanLear Cowan. Facade restored by Lee and Grace F. Steiger during their ownership, 1921-1981. Interior restored by Ronald and Susan Simar, 1996.Map (db m192267) HM
122 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Lot No. 26
On North Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16/75) just south of North Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
James McMurdie, hatmaker, owned this house in 1791. Other owners include Charles Gillespie, copper and tinsmith, 1835; Gillespie's daughter Betsy Lowe, 1841; Joseph A. Kreps, carriage maker, 1862; his son Jacob R., Carpenter, 1864; Hannah and Felix . . . Map (db m192269) HM
123 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Marshall College
On Rutledge Road at E. Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north on Rutledge Road.
Used the Theological Seminary building. Was chartered, 1836; removed to Lancaster, 1853, and united with Franklin College. First president was Dr. Frederick A. Rauch, famed scholar and educator; author of textbook on psychology.Map (db m8014) HM
124 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Mercersburg
On South Main Street.
Founded c.1750 as “Black’s Town” and called “Smith’s Town” after 1759. Renamed “Mercersburg” in 1786 to honor Hugh Mercer, a Scot, who came to this area c.1749, established a local medical practice and served with . . . Map (db m83997) WM
125 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Mercersburg Borough
On South Main Street.
Mercersburg Borough was incorporated in 1831 with a population of 700. This lot was the site of the first Town jail and an early band shell. F. Keagy built Borough Hall in 1904 for $4304.38; G. Seylor added the clock tower in 1909 for $375. South . . . Map (db m84004) HM
126 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Mercersburg Veterans Memorial
On South Main Street.
Dedicated to the Men and Women who served their country in time of warMap (db m227387) HM WM
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127 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — President Buchanan’s Home
On N. Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) north of E Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north.
1796 – 1829Map (db m58690) HM
128 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Reformed Theological Seminary
On Rutledge Road at E. Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north on Rutledge Road.
Was situated on this campus, 1837-71. Here, Drs. Frederick A. Rauch, John W. Nevin, Philip Schaff, taught and wrote. Their works on theology, philosophy, and church history were influential in the U. S. and Europe.Map (db m8015) HM
129 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Steiger House at Mercersburg
On North Main Street.
Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart, during the first Chambersburg Raid (October 1862), stopped in Mercersburg at Bridgeside, the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Steiger. He intended to use the house as his headquarters while his troops rounded up . . . Map (db m201762) HM
130 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Stuart's Headquarters
On North Main Street.
On Oct. 10, 1862, 1800 picked Confederate cavalry commanded by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton with four cannon under Maj. John Pelham occupied Mercersburg on their way to destroy the railroad bridge at Chambersburg used to . . . Map (db m18536) HM
131 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — The 54th Mass. Infantry Regiment, US Colored Troops
On Bennett Avenue when traveling south.
In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Regiment was among the first Civil War combat units open to African Americans. Troops from Pennsylvania made up more than 20 percent of the acclaimed unit. Mercersburg was second only to Philadelphia in mustering . . . Map (db m44651) HM
132 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — The Archibald Irwin House
On South Main Street at Seminary Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
On September 26, 2003, this property was nearly destroyed by fire. Located in the northwest corner in a two-story log house built in 1791-1792 by Archibald Irwin. Irwin's granddaughter Jane married William Henry Harrison, Jr., and served as First . . . Map (db m8039) HM
133 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — The Irwin House
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16/416) just south of East Seminary Street, on the left when traveling south.
On September 26, 2003, this corner property was destroyed by fire exposing this log house built in 1791-1792 by Archibald Irwin. Irwin's granddaughter Jane married William Henry Harrison, Jr., and served as First Lady when her father-in-law, William . . . Map (db m202809) HM
134 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — The Mercersburg Presbyterian Church — 1735 - 1935
On West Seminary Street at South Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Seminary Street.
Served by Itinerary Preachers 1735 - 1752 Congregation organized 1738 This building erected 1794 Pastors Rev. John Steel 1752-1756 • John King, D.D., 1769-1811, Moderator General Assembly 1792 • David Elliott, D.d., 1812-1829, . . . Map (db m192266) HM
135 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Welsh Settlement
On Mercersburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 416) just south of Welsh Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 995), on the right when traveling south.
Welsh Settlement 1733 - 1931Map (db m192260) HM
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136 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — W-G-M Turnpike
On N Main St / Buchanan Trail (Pennsylvania Route 16) north of Fort Loudon Road (Pennsylvania Route 416/75), on the right when traveling west.
Built c. 1845 as Number 8 of the nine tollhouses on the Waynesburg-Greencastle-McConnellsburg turnpike which ran 2 miles from the Maryland state line east of Waynesboro through Mercersburg to McConnellsburg, this building is one of two extant . . . Map (db m58685) HM
137 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — William Findlay
On N. Main Street at N. Park Ave., on the right when traveling north on N. Main Street.
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1817-20; born on this site, June 20, 1768. First candidate for governor nominated by convention. Advocate of State internal improvements; U.S. Senator 1821-27. Died, Nov. 12, 1846, at Harrisburg.Map (db m8020) HM
138 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — William Findlay
On N. Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) at N. Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on N. Main Street.
In commemoration of William Findlay. Born in Mercersburg June 20, 1768; member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives five sessions, 1797-1807; State Treasurer for eleven years; Governor of the Commonwealth 1817-1820; United States Senator . . . Map (db m58689) HM
139 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Zion Union Cemetery
On North Main Street (Route 16), on the left when traveling north.
Eighty-eight African Americans from Mercersburg volunteered to defend the Union during the Civil War. At least 36 of those veterans lie in Mercersburg Zion Union Cemetery, established in 1876 by local Black citizens. By 1850 Mercersburg had 26 . . . Map (db m44650) HM
140 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — Burning Of Chambersburg
On Blair Valley Road at Hunter Road, on the left when traveling south on Blair Valley Road. Reported missing.
Over this road Gen. John McCausland's Confederate cavalry marched north on July 29, 1864. By way of Mercersburg, they reached and burned Chambersburg next morning, and were at McConnellsburg next night.Map (db m43111) HM
141 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — Dr. Hugh Mercer
On Buchanan Trail West (Pennsylvania Route 16) east of Anderson Road, on the right when traveling east.
A physician and surgeon, practiced in the Conococheague settlement 1750 – 1755, and lived in this locality during that time. A personal friend of Washington, a general in the Revolutionary Army, he received his death wounds at the Battle of . . . Map (db m58687) HM
142 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — Fort Davis
On Welsh Run Road at Bain Road on Welsh Run Road.
Built about 1755, on land of Philip Davis. Farthest south in this State of a line of settlers' refuges from Indian attacks. The site is about a mile away.Map (db m83984) HM
143 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — Fort Marshall
On Shrimptown Road at Clay Lick Road, on the right when traveling north on Shrimptown Road.
This settlers' refuge, located near Warm Spring Indian Trail, was built about 1755 on the land of William Marshall. It was used as a station in the daily military patrol to guard the southwestern frontier of the Conococheague Settlement from raids . . . Map (db m8021) HM
144 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — James Buchanan — Born April 23, 1791
On Mercerburg Academy Road south of McFarland Road, on the right when traveling south.
Passed his schoolboy days in Mercersburg, became a lawyer, member of the legislature and of Congress, Minister to Russia, member of the United States Senate, Secretary of State, Minister to Great Britian and fifteenth President of the United States. . . . Map (db m202030) HM
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145 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — Lower West Conococheague Presbyterian Church
On Mercersburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 416) just south of Welsh Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 995), on the right when traveling south.
The Welsh Run Presbyterian Congregation During the 1730s and 1740s, a number of Presbyterian Welsh and Scots-Irish families settled along Welsh Run's tributary of the West Conococheague Creek. In 1741 the Welsh Run community established the . . . Map (db m192250) HM
146 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — Rev. Steel's Fort
On PA 16 at Findley Road, on the right when traveling west on PA 16.
The Rev. John Steel, pastor of Upper West Conococheague, was made militia captain; and his church, stockaded in 1755, provided protection from hostile Indians. The site is at Church Hill.Map (db m8013) HM
147 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — To Irwinton Mills
On Buchanan Trail W (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Anderson Road, on the right when traveling east on Buchanan Trail W.
In the limestone mansion house still standing, lived Archibald Irwin and Jean McDowell, his wife. To them were born two daughters. Jane, the elder, became the wife of William Henry Harrison, Jr., and was mistress of the White House during the brief . . . Map (db m58686) HM
148 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Peters Township — Black Boys Rebellion
On Fort Loudon Road, 0.3 miles north of Lemar Road.
This conflict began in 1765 on the site of the Widow Barr's house west of here, when British troops from Fort Loudon skirmished with a group of white settlers, wounding colonist James Brown. "The Black Boys," led by James Smith, opposed renewed . . . Map (db m83985) HM
149 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Peters Township — Fort McDowell
On Lemar Road at Mercersburg Road, on the right when traveling north on Lemar Road.
John McDowell's mill, stockaded in 1755 by local settlers. Used by Provincial authorities until building of Fort Loudon, 1756. Starting point of Col. Burd's road to the West, 1755.Map (db m176368) HM
150 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Peters Township — James Buchanan
On Buchanan Trail (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Stoney Valley Road, on the right when traveling west on Buchanan Trail.
President 1857 – 1861. Was born April 23, 1791, a half-mile from here. The cabin itself was moved to Mercersburg, 1850, and in 1925 to Chambersburg. In 1953, it was removed to The Mercersburg Academy campus where it may be seen.Map (db m202801) HM
151 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Peters Township — Stony Batter
On Stoney Batter Road, on the right when traveling north.
To Stony Batter the birthplace of James Buchanan ← James Buchanan ---------------------- Born April 23, 1791.Passed his school-boy days in Mercersburg, became a lawyer, member of legislature and of Congress, Minister to Russia, member of . . . Map (db m58659) HM
152 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Peters Township — This Stone Marks the Site of the Fort at McDowell's Mill
On Lemar Road at Mercersburg Road, on the right when traveling north on Lemar Road.
Erected by John McDowell before 1754. It was used as a base of supplies and as a magazine until the erection of Fort Loudon in 1756. The military road from Pennsylvania, connecting with the Braddock Road at Turkey Foot, was built from this point in . . . Map (db m8045) HM
153 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mont Alto — Captain John E. Cook
On Park Street (Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
Near this spot Captain John E. Cook, of John Brown’s Army of Liberation, was captured and disarmed on October 25, 1859 by Daniel Logan and others. He was hanged at Charlestown, Virginia, December 16, 1859.Map (db m201764) HM
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154 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mont Alto — George H. Wirt — (1880-1961)
On Park Street (Pennsylvania Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
Pennsylvania’s first professionally trained forester and co-founder and first director of the State Forest Academy begun here in 1903. A protege of Dr. Joseph T. Rothrock, Wirt advocated learning through theory and practice and set pioneering . . . Map (db m49635) HM
155 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mont Alto — John Brown Raid
On Park Street (Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
Captain John Cooke, one of Brown’s followers, was captured near here on October 25, 1859, nine days after the raid on Harper's Ferry. He was hanged December 16, two weeks after John Brown.Map (db m1009) HM
156 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mont Alto — Mont Alto
Near Campus Drive, 0.1 miles north of Park Street (Pennsylvania Route 233), on the left when traveling north.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1893 purchased the surrounding lands from the Mont Alto Iron Co. The State Forest Academy was established in 1903 on this site and in 1929 was merged with the Penn State's School of Forestry. Mont Alto continued . . . Map (db m92223) HM
157 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mont Alto — Pennsylvania State Forest Academy
On Park Street (Pennsylvania Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
The Commonwealth’s first forestry school was established here at Mont Alto in 1903 and named the State Forest Academy in 1905. Among the first in the nation, it later merged with the Pennsylvania State University. Joseph T. Rothrock, the . . . Map (db m49637) HM
158 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mont Alto — Ralph Elwood Brock — (1883–1959)
On Park Street (Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
The first African American graduate of the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy here at Mont Alto and a member of the original class of 1906. A student & associate of Dr. J.T. Rothrock, Brock was Mont Alto State Forest Nursery superintendent until . . . Map (db m49636) HM
159 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mont Alto, Quincy Township — Conklin Hall
Near Campus Drive.
Built 1907-1909 by the students of early forestry classes from trees and sandstone in the nearby hills, Conklin Hall served as a dormitory until 1989. It was named for Robert Conklin, the Pennsylvania Commissioner of Forestry who supervised its . . . Map (db m1014) HM
160 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Monterey — The Battle of Monterey Pass — North Carolina Turns The Tide
Near Maria Furnace Road at Johnny Reb Trail.
The 1st North Carolina Sharpshooters and a detachment of Alabama troops, supported by the 6th Virginia Cavalry entered the fight here, deploying a skirmish line and moved forward toward the tollhouse. As the 6th Virginia Cavalry made their . . . Map (db m200030) HM
161 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Monterey — The Maria Furnace Road — Nichols Gap Road & The Gateway to Appalachia
Near Maria Furnace Road.
The Maria Furnace Road, as it is called locally, has a history that dates to the 1700’s. In 1747, a packhorse trail known as the Great Wagon (Nichols Gap) Road from Philadelphia branched off at modern day New Oxford, and ran through the modern . . . Map (db m202027) HM
162 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Monterey, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass — Custer Moves Forward
Near Charmian Road near Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the right when traveling west.
At the Monterey Pass, Union General Judson Kilpatrick divided his cavalry division, sending portions of the 1st Michigan to Fairfield Gap to attack the wagon train as it entered the Maria Furnace Road. He also ordered the 1st Vermont Cavalry to . . . Map (db m136002) HM
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163 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Monterey, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass — Stop the Wagons
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
After the first Union attack was repelled by Captain Emack, he then worried about the wagon train entering the Emmitsburg and Waynesboro Turnpike from Maria Furnace Road. He quickly ordered his men near present day Hawley Memorial Presbyterian . . . Map (db m136225) HM
164 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Monterey, Washington Township — The Retreat From Gettysburg — Mount Misery
Near Maria Furnace Road.
Shortly after nightfall on July 4, the Confederate infantry was ordered to withdraw from Gettysburg. Upon reaching Fairfield, South Mountain stood as a natural barrier separating the Confederate army and the Cumberland Valley. With the recent rains . . . Map (db m224097) HM
165 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Saint Thomas, St. Thomas Township — Colonel James G. Elder
On Lincoln Way West (U.S. 30) at School House Road, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Way West.
. . . Map (db m219977) WM
166 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Saint Thomas, St. Thomas Township — Fort Waddell — 1754
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles east of Mercersburg Road, on the left when traveling east.
One of the forts for the defense of the frontier of Cumberland County from Fort Davis to Shippensburg stood near this marker on the plantation then owned by Thomas WaddellMap (db m8051) HM
167 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Saint Thomas, St. Thomas Township — Fort Wadell
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles east of Mercersburg Road, on the left when traveling east.
One of a line of forts built by settlers in this region for refuge from Indian attacks following Braddock's defeat in 1755. It stood just to the north.Map (db m8050) HM
168 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Saint Thomas, St. Thomas Township — Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox — (1927-1975)
On Lincoln Way West (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles west of St. Thomas-Williamson Road, on the left when traveling east.
1997 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. Second baseman for the Chicago White Sox (1950-1963). Known for his passion and work ethic, Fox was an AL MVP (1959), a 3-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a 12-time All-Star. His boyhood home stands nearby.Map (db m8052) HM
169 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Saint Thomas, St. Thomas Township — Joseph Armstrong
On Apple Way at Coble road, on the right when traveling west on Apple Way.
Settled here on land applied for in 1737 and warranted 1752. Member of the Assembly 1750-55. Captain of militia 1755 and in Pennsylvania Regiment 1756-57. Died 1761. Home used in 1757 as a ranging station for troops in the French and Indian War and . . . Map (db m92624) HM
170 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Saint Thomas, St. Thomas Township — St. Thomas Commemorates
On Lincoln Way West (U.S. 30) at St. Thomas-Williamson Road, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way West.
1734. License July 31, to Charles Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. At the head of a spring which runs thro John MacFarlans tract. 1734. License July 31, to James Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. joining to his brother Charles Campbell. 1738. . . . Map (db m8056) HM
171 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Saint Thomas, St. Thomas Township — Tree Pump(s)
On Lincoln Way West.
Were a common water source in towns throughout America in the 18th-19th century. Several community pumps have been a landmark in the 'square' of St. Thomas throughout its history. This upper stock (pump) was created in 2011 by Historic . . . Map (db m230498) HM
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172 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Shippensburg — Shippensburg
On West King Street at Park Heights Avenue on West King Street.
Founded 1730 by Edward Shippen. Second oldest town in the state west of the Susquehanna River. Important community on colonial frontier. Temporary seat of Cumberland Co., whose first courts were held here in 1750-51.Map (db m84018) HM
173 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Shippensburg — Veterans Memorial Park
On Veterans Memorial Parkway at Park Place, on the left when traveling north on Veterans Memorial Parkway.
This park was created in large part through the dedicated efforts and generous contributions of Arthur R. Burkhart Robert M. Currens Harold S. Garling, Treasurer Carl A. Naugle, Chairman Paul B. Noftsker, Secretary Original . . . Map (db m96178) HM
174 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Shippensburg — Vietnam War Memorial
On Veterans Memorial Parkway at King Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north on Veterans Memorial Parkway.
These tablets are dedicated to and bear the names of the servicemen and women from Shippensburg and R.D.'s and nearby villages who served honorably in the American Armed Forces during the Vietnam War: July 1, 1958 -- May 7, 1975. This was a . . . Map (db m96085) HM
175 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Shippensburg — World War II Memorial — A. D. — 1941 — 1945
On West King Street (U.S. 11) at Veterans Memorial Parkway, on the left when traveling east on West King Street.
Died in Service Mark L. Bauserman • Paul H. Beidel • George W. Bert • Roy C. Buhrman • John L. Burkholder • Wilbur C. Burkholder • Wayne L. Clendening • William J. Dowd • Hugh Eckenrode • Robert M. Etter • John M. Fogelsanger • John H. . . . Map (db m96182) WM
176 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Wayne Heights, Washington Township — Bee Hive Bake Oven
Near East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) east of Eastland Circle, on the right when traveling east.
Originally built on a farm off Welty Road, Waynesboreo and donated by the Petre Family. Disassembled, relocated to Renfrew, and rebuilt in 2015. This bake oven is an interpretation of how the Royer Family would have baked in the early 1800's.Map (db m192339) HM
177 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Wayne Heights, Washington Township — Summer Kitchen
Near East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) east of Eastland Circle, on the right when traveling east.
Originally built circa 1814 by the Bittinger family at the current location of the Alexander Hamilton Library in Waynesboro. Disassembled and relocated to Renfrew in 2014. Rebuilt in 2015 with a grant from Franklin County Commissioners. This . . . Map (db m192338) HM
178 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — American Revolutionary War Memorial — 1775 - 1783
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of the soldiers of this Antietam area who voluntarily sered in the American RevolutionMap (db m159807) WM
179 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Civil War Memorial
On Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of all those who served in the Civil War (War to Suppress the Rebellion) 1861 - 1865 This memorial is dedicated And to Waynesboro's only Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Henry G. Bonebrake Rank and . . . Map (db m202069) HM WM
180 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Cupola – Waynesboro’s Crown Jewel
On E 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
She inspired, she endured for 52 years, she symbolized the future of education in the Waynesboro area. Waynesboro High School 1937-1954 Waynesboro Area Senior High School 1954-1962 East Junior High School 1962-1989 Superintendent – . . . Map (db m103546) HM
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181 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Gettysburg Campaign
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Roadside Ave., on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate troops occupied Waynesboro June 23, 1863. Next day they marched by Mont Alto to Greenwood, or Black Gap, where, June 25, they were ordered by Gen. Ewell to march to York.Map (db m202170) HM
182 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Iraq-Afghanistan Casualties of Waynesboro & Area
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Edward W. Shaffer • Richard J. TiemanMap (db m159819) WM
183 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — John Wallace, Jr.
On E. Main at Enterprise St., on the right when traveling east on E. Main.
Laid out the present town in 1797 and named it Waynesburg in honor of General Anthony Wayne. In 1831, name changed to Waynesboro. Stone portion of the Wallace house still stands about 200 yards southeast of here.Map (db m8003) HM
184 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Korean Casualties of Franklin County — 1950 - 1954
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right.
Dedicated in memory to all who made the Sacrifice for freedom Baker, Dennis Lee • Fitz, Harold Lewis • Gibson, David W. • Mayhugh, William K. • Miller, Jack H. • Meyers, Robert E. • Myers, Charles D. Jr. • Naugle, Walter E. • . . . Map (db m159814) WM
185 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Memorial Retreat
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Honoring all those who served in all wars of the United StatesMap (db m159823) WM
186 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Nearby On This Tract of Land Called Mount Vernon
Near E. 2nd Street at Enterprise Ave., on the left when traveling west.
Stood the home of Colonial Patriot John Wallace, Junior February 15, 1755 - May 1811 Founder of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania - 1797 The town laid out in 1797 was named Waynesburg until 1831. The plot included the original "settlement" which came to be . . . Map (db m8004) HM
187 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Old Log Building
On E. Main Street at Roadside Ave., on the right when traveling west on E. Main Street.
The one-and-a-half story structure that stands about 100 yds. north of here is one of the oldest buildings in Waynesboro. Built for a schoolhouse and church between 1770 and 1780 by John Bourns. Later used as dwelling.Map (db m8000) HM
188 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Spanish American War — 1898 - 1902
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the men and women of Waynesboro and vicinity to commemorate the valor and patriotism of those who voluntarily served in the War with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition.Map (db m159810) WM
189 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — To All Veterans — Joe Stickell Post 15
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) just east of Cottage Street, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of those who served in tribute those who had perished to protect our freedomMap (db m159854) WM
190 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — United States Submarine Veterans
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their countryMap (db m159818) WM
191 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Vietnam Casualties of Franklin County — 1965 - 1973
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Rakentine, Kenneth G. • Brennan, Charles E. • Witmer, Omar D. Jr. • Beck, Joseph Jr. • Smith, Paul R. • Pfoutz, Myron Mc. • Ellis, Raymond • Hornbaker, Kenneth E. • Sullivan, Pierre L. • White, Robert R. • Cook, Thomas R. Jr. . . . Map (db m159817) WM
192 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Waynesboro Honor Roll — World War II — 1941 - 1945 —
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This park is dedicated to those Waynesboro men who gave their lives for their countryMap (db m159813) WM
193 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — Waynesboro Memorial Park Memorials
Near Memorial Park Drive, 0.1 miles north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
John D. Benedict, World War II Robert W. Hess, World War II Hubert H. Carson, World War II John P. Discepoli, World War II L.G. Shindledecker, World War II Theodore R. Baker, World War II Gilbert Hardman, World War II Winston Cave, . . . Map (db m159824) WM
194 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — World War I Memorial — 1917 - 1919
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honored memory of the men and women of Waynesboro and vicinity who gave their lives in the War for World-Wide Liberty Luke S. Barkdoll • Paul D. Bumbaugh • Mottie Good • James R. Hatherlee • Samuel Jaffy • John R. Long • . . . Map (db m159812) WM
195 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro — World War I Memorial
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the Waynesboro and vicinity who served in the World War and in memory of the eighteen who gave their lives for World Wide Liberty Luke S. Barkdoll • Paul D. Brumbaugh • Mottie Good • James R. Hatherlee • Samuel Jaffy • . . . Map (db m159821) HM WM
196 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Quincy Township — Snow Hill Cloister
On Anthony Highway at Pine Hill Road on Anthony Highway.
An offshoot of Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County, deriving its name from the Snowberger family active in its foundation. Composed of widows, widowers, and single persons, with goods held in common, it prospered from 1814 until the Civil WarMap (db m83982) HM
197 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — 12-Pounder Napoleon
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) south of Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west.
When it came to artillery in the Civil War, the 12-Pounder Napoleon was the the workhorse of both Union and Confederate armies. It was designed by the French Emperor Napoleon III, Prince Charles Louise Napoleon Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon I. It . . . Map (db m192436) HM
198 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle
On Buchanan Trail East.
The 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle was one of the most common American Civil War artillery field pieces. It was used by both, the Union and the Confederate armies. It was designed by John Griffen, the superintendent of the Safe Harbor Iron . . . Map (db m192353) HM
199 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — 9-11 Tribute — Reflect & Remember
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) west of Skiway Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, a vibrant blue sky framed the familiar Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the tallest buildings in New York City and centerpieces of the skyline. 40,000 people began their work day as they ordinarily would, but . . . Map (db m192350) HM WM
200 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — 9-11 Tribute Future Message
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) just west of Skiway Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
America survives. Ten years hence, as the 9-11 Tribute is being constructed, America remembers 150 years since its own Civil War. In the days following the 9-11-2001 attack, many recalled the attack on Pearl Harbor. In times of adversity . . . Map (db m192345) WM

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