Gettysburg Campaign
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This Gettysburg Campaign Historical Marker is located East of Chambersburg along US 30, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMVZ0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2006
Views: 41
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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