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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 (1442) 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 (876)  FranklinCounty(228) Franklin County (228)  AdamsCounty(1442) Adams County (1442)  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(876) Washington County (876)
Chambersburg is the county seat for Franklin County
Adjacent to Franklin County, Pennsylvania
      Adams County (1442)  
      Cumberland County (428)  
      Fulton County (47)  
      Huntingdon County (85)  
      Juniata County (20)  
      Perry County (156)  
      Frederick County, Maryland (558)  
      Washington County, Maryland (876)  
 
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201 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — All Veterans Memorial Bridge
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) 0.1 miles west of Prices Church Road, on the right when traveling east.
This memorial bridge is dedicated to all the men and women of the Waynesboro, PA vicinity who served honorably in the United States military. It is a tribute to the patriotism, dedication, loyalty and bravery of those who . . . Map (db m159803) WM
202 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — 728 — Battle of Monterey Pass / Michigan Cavalry BrigadeMonterey Pass Battlefield Park
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west on Buchanan Trail East.
Battle of Monterey Pass. During a torrential rainstorm on the night of July 4-5, 1863, the Michigan Cavalry Brigade moved to intercept the retreating Army of Northern Virginia by attacking the miles-long wagon train of the Second Corps, and . . . Map (db m202038) HM
203 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Before The Battle Of GettysburgRefugees Flood The Road To Monterey Pass
On Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the left when traveling east.
On June 23, 1863, before Confederate Major General Jubal Early entered Waynesboro, it was reported the road leading to Monterey Pass was blocked by civilians fleeing with their personal belongings. Farmers fled with their horses, cattle, and farm . . . Map (db m167849) HM
204 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Before The Battle Of GettysburgThe Skirmishes of Monterey Pass & Fountaindale
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
On June 22, 1863, a skirmish erupted at Monterey Pass, when Company D of the 14th Virginia cavalry attacked portions of Union Cavalry under the command of Captain Robert Bell, Captain Samuel Randall, and several members of the Gettysburg Home . . . Map (db m202994) HM
205 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Blue Ridge Summit LionsWe Serve — Lions International —
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the right when traveling west.
Charter Members 1944 Robert F. Barrick • Ardon K. Barton • Harold F. Birely • Dr. Harvey C. Bridgers • William B. Cavanaugh • Michael C. DuPerron • Walter A. Dowd • Thomas O. Eyler • Roscoe C. Fitz • John S. Flohr • Ernest . . . Map (db m192360) HM
206 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Brown's Spring
On Charmian Road, 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the right when traveling west.
During Lee's retreat General Judson Kilpatrick U.S.A. took 1500 prisoners and 9 mi. wagon train near hereMap (db m192437) HM
207 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Corporal Joseph Brubaker, Jr.
On Buchanan Trail East (Route 16) just west of Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west.
In loving memory of Corporal Joseph Brubaker, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps, who died in action Feb. 4, 1969. South of Da Nang, Quang Nam Province, Republic of South Vietnam, while participating as Crew Chief of a helicopter flying in support of . . . Map (db m192352) HM WM
208 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Dr. Henry Harbaugh
On Harbaugh Church Road.
Pennsylvania-German author, theologian, and educator, 1817-1867, was born one and one-half miles distant. The house is marked by a monument.Map (db m83980) HM
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209 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Dr. Henry HarbaughBirthplace and Early Home
On Harbauch Church Road at Old PennMar Road, on the left when traveling west on Harbauch Church Road.
Birthplace and early home of Dr. Henry Harbaugh, Pennsylvanian German author, theologian and educator, 1817-1867. One hundred yards southeast is site of the old school house at the creek.
"Today it is just twenty . . . Map (db m96158) HM
210 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Flight 93 Crash Site, Shanksville, PA
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) west of Skiway Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
At 9:28 AM, after hijacked flights were flown into the World Trade Center, United Airlines Flight 93, traveling from Newark to San Francisco, was commandeered by 4 hijackers. The crew transmitted two May Day calls. Information from in-flight calls . . . Map (db m192347) HM WM
211 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Historic Waynesboro PennsylvaniaEst. 1797
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Tick Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Buchanan Trail East.
Est. 1797 — National Register of Historic Places 2020Map (db m159802) HM
212 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Pentagon, Arlington VA
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) west of Skiway Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Just after 8:50 AM, shortly after the first plane struck the World Trade Center, American Airlines Flight 77, traveling from DC to LA, was hijacked and steered off-course. At 9:37 AM, the aircraft, flown by 5 hijackers, flew into the west side of . . . Map (db m192349) HM WM
213 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Responders
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) west of Skiway Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Within minutes of Flight 11 striking the World Trade Center--NYC's police, firefighters, EMTs, citizens, physicians and nurses, ham radio operators, volunteer ambulance personnel, and many other civilians responded to the devastation in the . . . Map (db m192348) HM WM
214 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — 230 — Royer-Nicodemus House and Farm10544 East Main Street
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) 0.1 miles east of Eastland Circle, on the right when traveling east.
Royer-Nicodemus House and Farm has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m159855) HM
215 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — South MountainThe Story of Richard Bard
On Charmian Road just east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the right when traveling east.
Before the French and Indian War in 1754, lands west of South Mountain was considered a wilderness. With the outbreak of war, several settlements in this area were raided by the Indians. In 1756, two Indian raids occurred, with one man taken . . . Map (db m192351) HM
216 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Tannery Site
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) 0.3 miles west of Welty Road, on the right when traveling east.
Operated by Daniel and David Royer 1798 - 1862Map (db m192341) HM
217 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey PassA Wild and Desolate Scene
On Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling west.
The 1st West Virginia Cavalry arrived and were ordered to charge the Confederate cannon on this side of the bridge. Seeing the West Virginians in their front, Confederate Captain William Tanner ordered the cannon to fire its last two shots before . . . Map (db m135060) HM
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218 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey PassConfederate Reinforcements Arrive
On Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling west.
The Confederate defenders of Captain George Emack’s company of the First Maryland Cavalry, supported by Captain Tanner’s artillery detachment, were deployed in this area. As the battle continued past midnight, reinforcements began to arrive. The 4th . . . Map (db m135061) HM
219 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey PassThe Midnight Fight
Near Charmian Road, 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
As the Union cavalry approached the newly established Confederate skirmish line, Captain Emack began receiving reinforcements. At the same time, Confederate General Grumble Jones arrived on the scene to assume command of the battlefield. He . . . Map (db m135919) HM
220 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey PassThe Wolverine's Fight
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the left when traveling east.
As Union General George A. Custer’s Cavalry brigade advanced here, the right wing of his brigade was situated in these woods. The 6th Michigan Cavalry deployed to the right of the road, supported by the 5th Michigan Cavalry, while the 7th, and . . . Map (db m135920) HM
221 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey PassThe Initial Breakthrough
On Charmian Road, 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
General Kilpatrick, quartered at the Monterey Inn, ordered artillery to support Custer’s troopers. Near the present-day golf course, Captain Alexander Pennington deployed two rifled cannon and began to shell the Confederate battle line with case . . . Map (db m202046) HM
222 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — The Battle of Monterey Pass
Near Charmian Road near Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the right when traveling west.
A Midnight Battle Along The Mason-Dixon Line On the evening of July 4, 1863, one of the most confusing battles of the American Civil War occurred, known as the Battle of Monterey Pass. Around 9:00 p.m., Union cavalry under the command of . . . Map (db m202064) HM
223 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — The Raid On Harpers FerryCaptain John Cook And His Capture
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the left when traveling east.
To spark a civil war, John Brown came to Ritner Boarding House in Chambersburg, PA, where he began to plan his famous raid on Harper’s Ferry, in 1859. At the time, Brown was calling himself Isaac Smith. By mid summer, he had rented the Kennedy . . . Map (db m202048) HM
224 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — The Underground RailroadMonterey Pass Gave Protection to Those Seeking Freedom
Near Charmian Road near Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes used by African American slaves during the early to mid 1800’s, to escape to the free states and Canada. One of the routes used by African-American slaves was South Mountain, where they . . . Map (db m202068) HM
225 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Twin Towers, New York City, NY
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) west of Skiway Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
At 8:46 AM and 9:03 AM respectively, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 with a total of 147 crew and passengers flew into the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York. Military fighters scrambled too late to intercept the . . . Map (db m192344) HM WM
226 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — Welcome to the Monterey Pass Battlefield Park
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) east of Charmian Road, on the left when traveling west.
A Midnight Battle Along The Mason Dixon Line On the evening of July 4, 1863, one of the most confusing battles of the American Civil War occurred, known as the Battle of Monterey Pass. Around 9:00 p.m., Union cavalry under the command of . . . Map (db m192354) HM
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227 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — World War II Memorial
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Wharf Road, on the right when traveling west on Buchanan Trail East.
In honor of those of Zullinger community who served their country in World War II Dec. 7, 1941 - Sept. 2, 1945 Addlesberger, Leonard N • Addlesberger, Merle A • Addlesberger, William A • . . . Map (db m159800) WM
228 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Waynesboro, Washington Township — World War II Memorial
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) west of Skiway Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Rouzerville Dedicated to the men and women of this community who served in World War II 1941 - 1946 For God and Country In loving memory of our war dead Elwood B. Bumbaugh • Chester W. Daley • . . . Map (db m192343) WM

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