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Philip Berlin

Franklin County · dedicated 1953 · W. Washington St. & Black Ave. at Lutheran Church, Chambersburg

Recognized as the inventor of the first sleeping car in U.S. for use of travelers. The car, "Chambersburg," was operated as early as 1838 between Harrisburg and Chambersburg. He lies buried in graveyard at rear of church.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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

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