Philip Berlin
Recognized as the inventor of the first sleeping car in U.S. for use of travelers. The car, "Chambersburg", was operated as early as 1838 between Harrisburg and Chambersburg. He lies buried in graveyard at rear of church.
Marker is at the intersection of W. Washington Street and Black Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Washington Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
