Chambersburg
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Settled in 1734 by Benjamin Chambers, who laid out "Chambers Town" in 1764. Seat of Franklin County since 1784. Scene of Civil War events: Raided by "Jeb" Stuart in 1862, occupied by Confederates in 1863 and burned by them in 1864.
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