Franklin

Mercersburg, PA

In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Regiment was among the first Civil War combat units open to African Americans.

This conflict began in 1765 on the site of the Widow Barr's house west of here, when British troops from Fort Loudon skirmished with a...

Mercersburg, PA

James Buchanan, lawyer, statesman, diplomat, 15th President of the U.S., born in Stony Batter, lived here 1796-1807.

Chambersburg, PA

Occupied the morning of July 30, 1864, by cavalry of Confederate Gen. John McCausland.

Montgomery Twp., PA

Over this road Gen. John McCausland's Confederate cavalry marched north on July 29, 1864.

Erected in 1837 by Thaddeus Stevens and James D. Paxton.

Greencastle, PA

Commanded a detachment of Union cavalry that made a surprise attack on a larger force of Confederate cavalry on this square, July 2, 1863.

Chambersburg, PA

Settled 1734 by Benjamin Chambers, who laid out "Chambers Town" in 1764.

Chambersburg, PA

Settled 1734 by Benjamin Chambers, who laid out "Chambers Town" in 1764.

Settled 1734 by Benjamin Chambers, who laid out "Chambers Town" in 1764.

Settled in 1734 by Benjamin Chambers, who laid out "Chambers Town" in 1764.

Chambersburg, PA

On June 26, 1863, Gen. Robert E. Lee and staff entered this square.

Pennsylvania-German author, theologian, and educator, 1817-1867, was born one and one-half miles distant.

Chambersburg, PA

Founded 1734; main part of present church built 1803.

Chambersburg, PA

This church, the third building, stands on the site of a log church built in 1780 by the Lutheran and Reformed and used jointly by the...

Chambersburg, PA

Erected in 1756 by Col. Benjamin Chambers, pioneer land-owner and founder of the town, who fortified his house and mill with stockade and...

Built about 1755, on land of Philip Davis.

Was Located Near This Marker on the Plantation of Philip Davis Welshman -- Patriot -- Collector of Taxes -- Member of the Presbytery Of...

...erected by Col. John Armstrong in the winter of 1756, at the order of the province of Pennsylvania, was situated a miles southeast of...

S of Mercersburg, PA

This settlers' refuge, located near Old Warm Spring Trail, was built about 1755 on the land of William Marshall.

Built by the settlers; named for John McCord.

The site of Fort McCord where twenty seven pioneer settlers men women and children were massacred by indian savages or carried into...

John McDowell's mill, stockaded in 1755 by local settlers.

This stone marks the site of the fort at McDowell's Mill, erected by John McDowell before 1754.

One of the Forts for the defense of the frontier of Cumberland County from Fort Davis to Shippensburg, stood near this marker on the...

One of a line of forts built by settlers in this region for refuge from Indian attacks following Braddock's defeat in 1755.

Chambersburg, PA

Formed on September 9, 1784 from Cumberland County and named for Benjamin Franklin.

Chambersburg, PA

The two abolitionists met at a stone quarry here, Aug. 19-21, 1859, and discussed Brown's plans to raid the federal arsenal at Harpers...

Mont Alto, PA

Pennsylvania's first professionally trained forester and co-founder and first director of the State Forest Academy begun here in 1903.

Gen. Robert E. Lee reached Chambersburg June 26, 1863.

General Albert G. Jenkins' brigade of Southern cavalry entered Chambersburg on June 15, 1863, in advance of the main invasion force, and...

State Line, PA

Over this route Confederate General R.S. Ewell's 2d Army Corps led Lee's invading forces on June 22, 1863.

On June 26, 1863, Gen. R. S. Ewell, with orders to take Harrisburg, marched his army by this road toward Carlisle, which he reached next...

Waynesboro, PA

Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate troops occupied Waynesboro June 23, 1863.

N of Greencastle, PA

Here on June 22, 1863, the First N.Y. Cavalry attacked the Southern advance force of cavalry under Gen. A.G. Jenkins.

Chambersburg, PA

Consecrated in 1844, this cemetery provided a place for Jews to be properly buried under the requirements of Judaic law.

Cove Gap, PA

President 1857-1861.

Chambersburg, PA

Boarded in this house for a while in the summer of 1859 under the name of "Smith.

Captain John Cooke, one of Brown's followers, was captured near here on Oct. 25, 1859, nine days after the raid on Harper's Ferry.

Settled here on land applied for in 1737 and warranted 1752.

Chambersburg, PA

African American inventor who secured a U.S. patent for the first fire escape ladder and hose conductor in 1878.

Heroine of the Revolution; born Nov. 12, 1751, near Rocky Spring, 1 1/2 miles to NW.

Mercersburg, PA

Used the Theological Seminary building.

Chambersburg, PA

Delany was an influential abolitionist, civil rights activist, Army officer, and prominent physician.

Chambersburg, PA

Built 1823-1824. Oldest Pennsylvania building erected solely for Masonic use and now used exclusively for that purpose.

Chambersburg, PA

Name of grove selected by Gen. R.E. Lee for his headquarters, June 26-30, 1863.

Chambersburg, PA

A two-story stone house occupied as a tavern by William Morrow stood on this site.

Chambersburg, PA

Of Georgian design, this jail was built in 1818 and was in continuous use for 152 years.

Waynesboro, PA

The one-and-a-half story structure that stands about 100 yards north of here is one of the oldest buildings in Waynesboro.

Enlisted by Meriwether Lewis as a private in the Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1803-1806; selected as a Sergeant in August, 1804.

Mont Alto, PA

The Commonwealth's first forestry school was established here at Mont Alto in 1903; named the State Forest Academy in 1905.

Chambersburg, PA

Recognized as the inventor of the first sleeping car in U.S. for use of travelers.

Mont Alto, PA

The first African American graduate of the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy here at Mont Alto and a member of the original class of 1906.

The Rev. John Steel, pastor of Upper West Conococheague, was made militia captain; and his church, stockaded in 1755, provided protection...

Scotland, PA

Established in 1895 as the Pa.

W end of Shippensburg, PA

Founded 1730 by Edward Shippen.

An offshoot of Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County, deriving its name from the Snowberger family active in its foundation.

Confederate cavalry under Gen. J.E.B. Stuart entered this state Oct. 10, 1862.

Chambersburg, PA

Built about 1807. Later, it was the home of Dr. Jacob Suesserott, a prominent physician, dentist and surgeon.

Chambersburg, PA

Recruited in this part of Cumberland (now Franklin) County, Chambers' Company was a unit of the first battalion in the colonies...

Chambersburg, PA

Throughout the pre-Civil War period, there were a number of Underground Railroad "stations" in this area, temporary places of refuge for...

Mercersburg, PA

Governor of Pennsylvania, 1817-20; born on this site June 20, 1768.

Chambersburg, PA

Founded in 1869, and named for Sarah Wilson, its benefactor.