Historical Marker

Gettysburg Campaign

S Main St. (US 11) at intersection with Loop/Kriner Rds., at creamery, just S of Chambersburg ยท Franklin

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

General Albert G. Jenkins' brigade of Southern cavalry entered Chambersburg on June 15, 1863, in advance of the main invasion force, and later led the invading army, June 22-24. General Robert E. Lee entered Chambersburg on June 26.

Location

AddressS Main St. (US 11) at intersection with Loop/Kriner Rds., at creamery, just S of Chambersburg
CountyFranklin
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.904860, -77.672230

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