Thompson's Rifle Battalion: Capt. James Chambers' Company
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This Historical Marker is located on W. King Street, 1 block W of 11, southbound, Chambersburg.
Waymark Code: WMVZ9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2006
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Recruited in this part of Cumberland (now Franklin) County, Chambers' Company was a unit of the first battalion in the colonies authorized by Congress, in June 1775. From here this company marched about 450 miles to join the siege of Boston. The battalion became the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment, with Chambers as Colonel, 1777-81; he was later a Brigadier General of militia.
Marker Name: Thompson's Rifle Battalion: Capt. James Chambers' Company
County: Franklin
Date Dedicated: 07/28/1991
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: W. King Street, 1 block W. of US 11 southbound, Chambersburg
Category: American Revolution, Military
Website: Not listed
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