Finding Your Way

Finding Your Way (HMNIO)

Location: Chambersburg, PA 17201 Franklin County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 56.249', W 77° 39.666'

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Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor

Arches were a common site across the Lincoln Highway route. A Gateway Arch, now removed, spanned Lincoln Way East. The wooden arch greeted travelers as they passed through downtown. It was at this very intersection (Lincoln Highway and U. S. Route 11) when General Robert E. Lee made his decision to ride "east towards Gettysburg" in 1863.

The Chambersburg Heritage Center tells the stories of Franklin County, dating back to the 18th century frontier days through its most significant event - the burning of Chambersburg by the Confederates on July 30, 1864. Following the burning of the town, the reconstruction included building this former Valley National Bank Building in 1915. Visit the Heritage Center to learn more about what makes this area so special.

Follow signs like this to travel the historic route in Pennsylvania and to visit other exhibits along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
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HM NumberHMNIO
Series This marker is part of the Lincoln Highway series
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Date Added Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at 7:07am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 272627 N 4424209
Decimal Degrees39.93748333, -77.66110000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 56.249', W 77° 39.666'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 56' 14.94" N, 77° 39' 39.96" W
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Area Code(s)717
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101-171 Lincoln Highway, Chambersburg PA 17201, US
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