Gettysburg Campaign
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 39° 55.612 W 077° 37.644
18S E 275472 N 4422945
Quick Description: This Gettysburg Campaign Historical Marker is located East of Chambersburg along US 30, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2006 6:59:13 PM
Waymark Code: WMVZ0
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
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Long Description:
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.
Marker Name: Gettysburg Campaign

County: Franklin

Date Dedicated: 01/10/1948

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: OS 30 at East end of Chambersburg, near intersection w/Willowbrook Drive

Category: Civil War, Military

Website: Not listed
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