Gettysburg Campaign
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General Albert G. Jenkins' brigade of Southern cavalry entered Chambersburg on June 15, 1863.
Waymark Code: WM129Y5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2020
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Gettysburg Campaign-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.
Marker Name: Gettysburg Campaign
County: Franklin
Date Dedicated: 12/05/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: S Main St. (US 11) at intersection with Loop/Kriner Rds., at creamery, just S of Chambersburg
Category: Civil War, Military
Website: Not listed
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