Historical Markers in Guilford Township, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg is the county seat for Franklin County
Chambersburg is in Franklin County
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On Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) at Willowbrook Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way East.
Gen. Robert E. Lee reached Chambersburg June 26, 1863. Hearing June 28 that Union troops under Gen. Joseph Hooker had crossed the Potomac to Frederick, he decided to unite his forces at Cashtown; and left the city by this road. — — Map (db m8007) HM
On Molly Pitcher Highway (U.S. 11) at Kriner Road, on the right when traveling north on Molly Pitcher Highway.
General Albert G. Jenkins' brigade of Southern cavalry entered Chambersburg on June 15, 1863, in advance of the main invasion force, and later led the invading army, June 22-24. General Robert E. Lee entered Chambersburg on June 26. — — Map (db m84013) HM
On Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) just west of Sunny Side Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The boom of the automobile industry led to another explosion — the restaurant industry. Americans were experiencing two new forces — the urge to ride in the car, and the urge to eat out. The restaurant could serve the hungry motorist and . . . — — Map (db m152350) HM
On Franklin Farm Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Enlisted by Meriwether Lewis as a private in the Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1803 - 1806; selected as a Sergeant in August, 1804. His carpentry and soldiering skills earned written commendation from Lewis. Gass later published his diaries of the . . . — — Map (db m8123) HM
On Lincoln Way East (Route 30) just west of Sunny Side Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Dodie's Restaurant holds an important place in the history of Franklin County dining establishments. In 1949, Kenny Hoover started a frozen custard stand in a remodeled Atlantic gas station near the Route 81 intersection. Once business prospered, he . . . — — Map (db m167239) HM
Near Lincoln Way East (Route 30) 0.7 miles west of Dymond Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
John A. Miner — a life-long resident of Guilford Township — served in Germany during the Korean War with the US Army. John's avid interest in trains and railroading was evidenced by his membership in the Lionel Train Collectors Club of America . . . — — Map (db m152348) HM
Near Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) 0.7 miles west of Dymond Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Built in June 1942 in Altoona as number 477951, this caboose (known as a cabin car to PRR employees) served the PRR as well as the Penn Central and Conrail into the mid 1980s. After being retired, it was purchased by . . . — — Map (db m152349) HM
Near Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) 0.7 miles west of Dymond Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This station served the town of Quincy, Pennsylvania on the Mont Alto Railroad, later the Cumberland Valley and Pennsylvania Railroads. The building was acquired by Guilford Township from James Fouchard in 2008, moved to Norlo Park and restored to . . . — — Map (db m152346) HM
