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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 (210) Adams County, PA (1410) Cumberland County, PA (406) Fulton County, PA (46) Huntingdon County, PA (83) Juniata County, PA (15) Perry County, PA (53) Frederick County, MD (551) Washington County, MD (864)  FranklinCounty(210) Franklin County (210)  AdamsCounty(1410) Adams County (1410)  CumberlandCounty(406) Cumberland County (406)  FultonCounty(46) Fulton County (46)  HuntingdonCounty(83) Huntingdon County (83)  JuniataCounty(15) Juniata County (15)  PerryCounty(53) Perry County (53)  FrederickCountyMaryland(551) Frederick County (551)  WashingtonCounty(864) Washington County (864)
Chambersburg is the county seat for Franklin County
Adjacent to Franklin County, Pennsylvania
      Adams County (1410)  
      Cumberland County (406)  
      Fulton County (46)  
      Huntingdon County (83)  
      Juniata County (15)  
      Perry County (53)  
      Frederick County, Maryland (551)  
      Washington County, Maryland (864)  
 
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1Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit — The Retreat From Gettysburg — Hill’s Corps
On Maria Furnace Trail, on the left when traveling south.
2Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — 10,000 Soldiers Fight at Monterey Pass
On Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west.
3Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — Monterey Academy — 1890 - 1961
On Monterey Lane at Monterey Circle, on the right when traveling south on Monterey Lane.
4Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass
On Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west.
5Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass
On Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west.
6Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass
On Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west.
7Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass — The Wolverines Fight
On Charmian Road, 0.1 miles Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
8Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass — The Battle Begins
On Charmian Road west of Clermont Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
9Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass
On Charmian Lane, 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
10Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass — Kilpatrick Divides His Cavalry
On Charmian Road west of Clermont Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
11Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Blue Ridge Summit, Washington Township — The Retreat From Gettysburg — Longstreet's Corps
On Charmian Road, 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the right when traveling west.
12Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Abolitionist John Brown Boards in Chambersburg
On Lincoln Way (U.S. 30).
13Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Burning of Chambersburg
On Lincoln Way (U.S. 30) at Main Street (U.S. 11) on Lincoln Way.
14Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Chambersburg
On Lincoln Way E (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling west.
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15Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Chambersburg
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Eastland Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
16Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Chambersburg
On South Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles Orchard Drive, on the right when traveling north.
17Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Chambersburg Founded A.D. 1764
On US 30 at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on US 30.
18Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Confederate Conference
On US 30 at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on US 30.
19Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Falling Spring Church
On US 11, 0.1 miles south of Rhodes Drive, on the right when traveling south.
20Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Finding Your Way — Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
On Lincoln Way (U.S. 30) near Philadelphia Avenue (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west.
21Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — First Lutheran Church
On W. Washington Street near Black Street, on the right when traveling west.
22Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Fort Chambers
On W. King Street near US 11, N. Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
23Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Fort Chambers
On West King Street.
24Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Founding Family Memorial Statue — "The Homecoming"
Near West King Street.
25Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Franklin County
On Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) east of Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
26Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Franklin County World War I Memorial — Spirit of the American Doughboy
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Queen Street, on the left when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
27Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Frederick Douglass and John Brown
On West Loudoun Street.
28Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — French & Indian War – Revolutionary War – War of 1812 — Soldiers of Franklin County
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Lincoln Way (U.S. 30), in the median on Main Street.
29Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Gettysburg Campaign
On South Main Street (U.S. 11) at Orchard Drive, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
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30Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — 23 — Hannah Patterson — National Votes for Women Trail — Road to the 19th Amendment —
On Philadelphia Avenue (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles south of Kenwood Road, on the right when traveling south.
31Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Israel Benevolent Society Cemetery
On E. Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
32Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — John Brown
On E. King Street, on the right when traveling west.
33Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Joseph Winters — (c.1816-1916)
On N. Second Street, on the right when traveling north.
34Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — King Street Church — Founded 1878
On Second Street at King Street, on the right when traveling south on Second Street.
35Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Martin Delany — (1812 - 1885)
On S. Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
36Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Masonic Temple
On S. Second Street near E. Queen Street, on the right when traveling north.
37Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Memorial Fountain and Union Soldier Statue
On Lincoln Way near S. Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
38Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Messersmith's Woods
On US 30, 0.1 miles west of Coldbrook Ave., on the right when traveling east.
39Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Mexican War – Spanish American War – World War — Soldiers of Franklin County
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Lincoln Way (U.S. 30), in the median on Main Street.
40Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Morrow Tavern
On S. Main Street.
41Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Old Franklin County Jail
On N. Second Street at King Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Second Street.
42Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Philip Berlin
On W. Washington Street at Black Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Washington Street.
43Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Suesserott House
On S Main Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on S Main Street.
44Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — The Burning of Chambersburg
On Lincoln Way (Route 30).
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45Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — The Greatest Sacrifice / Prelude to Gettysburg
On Lincoln Way (Route 30).
46Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — The John Jack Tavern
On US 30 near Main Street.
47Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — This Dwight D. Eisenhower Green Ash
On W. King Street near US 11, N. Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
48Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Thompson's Rifle Battalion: Capt. James Chambers' Company
Near W. King Street.
49Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — U.S.S. Maine Memorial
On Lincoln Way at Philadelphia Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Lincoln Way.
50Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Underground Railroad Activity in Chambersburg
On US 30 at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on US 30.
51Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Union Soldiers of Franklin County
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Lincoln Way (U.S. 30), in the median on Main Street.
52Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — War Between the States — 1861-1865
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Lincoln Way (U.S. 30), in the median on Main Street.
53Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Wilson College
On Edgar Ave. at Ramsey Ave., on the right when traveling south on Edgar Ave..
54Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — World War II – Korean Conflict – Vietnam Conflict — Soldiers of Franklin County
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Lincoln Way (U.S. 30), in the median on Main Street.
55Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Antrim Township — Brown's Mill School
On Browns Mill Road at Angle Road on Browns Mill Road.
56Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Antrim Township — Old Brown's Mill School
On Browns Mill Road at Angle Road on Browns Mill Road.
57Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Greene Township — Chambersburg
On Philadelphia Avenue (U.S. 11) at Roland Ave., on the right when traveling south on Philadelphia Avenue.
58Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Greene Township — Gettysburg Campaign
On Philadelphia Avenue (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles north of Roland Ave., on the left when traveling north.
59Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Greene Township — Margaret Cochran Corbin
On Philadelphia Avenue (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles north of Roland Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
60Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Greene Township — Scotland School for Veterans' Children
On Scotland Road.
61Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Greene Township — White Church Replica
On Black Gap Road (Pennsylvania Route 997) at White Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Black Gap Road.
62Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Guilford Township — Gettysburg Campaign
On Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) at Willowbrook Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way East.
63Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Guilford Township — Gettysburg Campaign
On Molly Pitcher Highway (U.S. 11) at Kriner Road, on the right when traveling north on Molly Pitcher Highway.
64Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Guilford Township — Highway Enterprise — Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
On Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) just west of Sunny Side Drive, on the right when traveling west.
65Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Guilford Township — Patrick Gass — (1771 - 1870)
On Franklin Farm Lane, on the left when traveling north.
66Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Guilford Township — Pleasures of Roadside Dining — Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
On Lincoln Way East (Route 30) just west of Sunny Side Drive, on the right when traveling west.
67Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Hamilton Township — Fort McCord
On Fort McCord Road at Rumler Road on Fort McCord Road.
68Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg, Hamilton Township — Site of Fort McCord
On Rumler Road, 0.1 miles south of Fort McCord Road.
69Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — A Quest for Honor
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
70Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — Birthplace of James Buchanan
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
71Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — James Buchanan — The Early Years
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
72Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — President James Buchanan
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
73Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — Stony Batter — Birthplace of a President
On Stoney Batter Road.
74Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Greene Township — Basic Ingredients
Near Pine Grove Road.
75Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Greene Township — Caledonia Furnace
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at State Route 233, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
76Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Greene Township — Caledonia Furnace
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at State Route 233, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
77Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Greene Township — Making Iron
Near Pine Grove Road.
78Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Greene Township — Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at State Route 233, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
79Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Greene Township — The Good Roads Jubilee / The Lincoln Highway
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at State Route 233, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
80Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Greene Township — The Workers Pyramid
Near Pine Grove Road.
81Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Guilford Township — Miner Station — Dedicated to the memory of John A. Miner — Friend, Founder, Mentor —
Near Lincoln Way East (Route 30) 0.7 miles west of Dymond Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
82Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Guilford Township — Pennsylvania Railroad Class N5C Cabin Car
Near Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) 0.7 miles west of Dymond Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
83Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Guilford Township — Quincy Railroad Station
Near Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) 0.7 miles west of Dymond Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
84Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fayetteville, Quincy Township — Chestnut Spring
On Mont Alto Road (Pennsylvania Route 233), on the left when traveling west.
85Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Fort Loudon, Peters Township — Fort Loudon
On Mullen Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Mullen Street.
86Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — Captain Ulric Dahlgren
On Baltimore Street (State Highway 16) at Carlisle Street, on the right when traveling east on Baltimore Street.
87Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — Colonel John Allison — 1738-1795
On Baltimore Street (State Highway 16) at Carlisle Street, on the right when traveling east on Baltimore Street.
88Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — G.B. Freeman Jr.
On South Washington Street just south of Leitersburg Street, on the right when traveling north.
89Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — Harry D. Zeigler
On South Washington Street just south of Leitersburg Street, on the right when traveling north.
90Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — In Memoriam
On Leitersburg Street at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Leitersburg Street.
91Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — Joseph E. Kuglar
On South Washington Street just south of Leitersburg Street, on the right when traveling north.
92Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — McCullough's Tavern
On Carlisle Street at Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Highway 16), on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street.
93Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — Michael G. Oravetz
On South Washington Street just south of Leitersburg Street, on the right when traveling north.
94Pennsylvania, 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.
95Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — Veterans Memorial
On South Carlisle Street just north of Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
96Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — William J. Hudson
On South Washington Street just south of Leitersburg Street, on the right when traveling north.
97Pennsylvania, 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.
98Pennsylvania, 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.
99Pennsylvania, 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.
100Pennsylvania, 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.

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Mar. 20, 2023