John Brown
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 39° 56.327 W 077° 39.497
18S E 272872 N 4424346
John Brown Marker located on King Street, in Chambersburg.
Waymark Code: WM2CZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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Boarded in this house for a while in the summer of 1859 under the name of "Smith". While in Chambersburg, he secretly received firearms and ammunition. Later in 1859, Brown led a raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
Marker Name: John Brown

County: Franklin

Date Dedicated: 08/10/1953

Marker Type: City

Location: 225 E. King Street, Chambersburg

Category: African American

Website: Not listed
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