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Gettysburg Campaign

Franklin County · dedicated 1948 · US 30E across from Willowbrook Dr., just E of Chambersburg, ~.5 mi past I81 (at veterinary clinic)

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.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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