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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52F_confederate-conference_Chambersburg-PA.html
On June 26, 1863, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and staff, entered this square. After conferring with Gen. A.P. Hill, near the middle of the 'Diamond', Lee turned eastward and made headquarters at the edge of town.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52E_the-john-jack-tavern_Chambersburg-PA.html
On this site stood the John Jack Tavern. Operated by the family of James Jack, courier of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. The Tavern was used from 1784 until 1794 as a courthouse and jail for Franklin County.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52D_chambersburg-founded-a-d-1764_Chambersburg-PA.html
Burned by rebel cavalry July 30, A.D. 1864DestroyedBuildings 537Value of Real Estate $713,294.34Value of Personal Property $915,137.24
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52C_underground-railroad-activity-in-chambersburg_Chambersburg-PA.html
Throughout the pre-Civil War period, there were a number of Underground Railroad "stations" in this area, temporary places of refuge for former slaves escaping through the mountainous terrain to freedom in the North. One local Underground Railroad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52B_memorial-fountain-and-union-soldier-statue_Chambersburg-PA.html
Erected at center of Memorial Square to honor over 5,000 Franklin County soldiers who served in Civil War, 1861-65. Secured through gifts of Franklin County citizens and dedicated July 17, 1878.Entered in National Register of Historic Places, May …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51F_falling-spring-church_Chambersburg-PA.html
Founded 1734; main part of present church built 1803. One of the Presbyterian churches marking the first great settlement of Scotch-Irish pioneers west of the Susquehanna.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51D_king-street-church_Chambersburg-PA.html
King Street Church moved to the southwest corner from the northeast corner of King and Second Streets in 1936, expanding to accommodate growth. For 63 years, the church was led by Dr. Clyde W. Meadows (1928-1961), and Dr. Paul B. Baker (1961-1991)…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51B_old-franklin-county-jail_Chambersburg-PA.html
Of Georgian design, this jail was built in 1818 and was in continuous use for 152 years. The third oldest building in the borough, it survived the burning of Chambersburg by Confederate forces during the Civil War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51A_joseph-winters_Chambersburg-PA.html
African American inventor who secured a U.S. patent for the first fire escape ladder and hose conductor in 1878. In 1879 Winters was issued a second U.S. patent for improvements to the original invention. Winters was active in the Underground Rail…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM519_masonic-temple_Chambersburg-PA.html
Built 1823-1824. Oldest Pennsylvania building erected solely for Masonic use and now used exclusively for that purpose. Spared when Confederates burned town on July 30, 1864.