Gen. Robert E. Lee reached Chambersburg June 26, 1863. Hearing June 28 that Union troops under Gen. Joseph Hooker had crossed the Potomac to Frederick, he decided to unite his forces at Cashtown; and left the city by this road.

Marker is at the intersection of US 30 and Willowbrook Drive, on the right when traveling east on US 30.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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