Fort Chambers

Southwest 150 Feet

Erected 1755-56 by

Colonel Benjamin Chambers

Founder of Chambersburg

A two story stone structure surrounded

By a moat

A stockade manned by two swivel guns

Enclosed the fort, flour mill, sawmill,

And dwelling.

1984

Kittochtinny Historical Society

Franklin County Chapter D.A.R.

Marker is on West King Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB