Revolutionary War Gun Factory
Inscription
During the British occupation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's provisional government moved west and its official gun factory was established at Hummelstown. Secretly operating near here from 1777 to 1779, it mass-produced muskets and rifles for the Continental Army.
Location
Address226 W Main St., Hummelstown
CityHummelstown
CountyDauphin
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.265190, -76.712350
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