Confederate Conference
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deano1943
N 39° 56.231 W 077° 39.698
18S E 272581 N 4424177
This Marker is located in the square of Chambersburg.
Waymark Code: WM2FK
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2005
Views: 17
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.
Marker Name: Confederate Conference
County: Franklin
Date Dedicated: 08/10/1953
Marker Type: City
Location: SW quadrant of public square, Chambersburg
Category: Military, Civil War
Website: Not listed
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