Located in the middle of a roundabout in downtown Chamberburg where Main Street meets Lincoln…read moreHighway, the fountain is surrounded by plaques dedicated to those who lost their lives in service of this city and borough throughout several wars and conflicts. Of course, the Civil War was the big one here, as the Mason-Dixon line is just south and the Confederate and the Union soldiers passed through here a number of times. And not always in a good way - I understand that the Confederates burned the town to the ground when the ransom was not paid. There is no easy way to get close to it as the crosswalks are for going across Main Street and such. Just wait for a break in the traffic and be wary. The plaque reads: Erected at center of Memorial Square to honor over 5,000 Franklin County soldiers who served in Civil War, 161-1865. Secured through gifts of Franklin County citizens and dedicated July 17, 1878. Entered in National Register of Historic Places, May 19, 1978. Rebuilt through gifts of Franklin County citizens and rededicated October 6, 1979. Tablets surrounding fountain honor Franklin County citizens who served in all U.S. wars. One plaque commemorates the meeting of General R. E. Lee and A. P. Hill before the Battle of Gettysburg. Reconstruction of Memorial Square - A public facility - 1981. Funded in part through a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, U. S. Department of the Interior and public contributions.

St. Mary's covered bridge is the last remaining covered bridge in the county of Huntingdon. It's…read moreoff Rt. 522, right across the street from the church of the same name. It was built in 1896, and renovated in 1982. It's 65 ft. long & 17.5 ft. wide. It's a Howe truss bridge painted brick red and white, and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. We loved the open sides and the beautiful views from both sides. It's operational and we got a thrill driving over the bridge! We love spotting covered bridges and Pennsylvania has 209! The bridge is also nicknamed Shade Gap bridge or Shade Creek bridge after the creek which it covers, but officially goes by the name on the sign!

This historic bridge in Blain, Perry County in Pennsylvania is not to be missed! There are so many…read morecovered bridges in this state, you can Google Many of the locations and enjoy chasing covered bridges! Built in 1904, with a Burr-arch truss design makes this red and white bridge a sight to behold! It's about 110 ft long and spans Sherman's Creek. We loved driving through this working bridge and taking photos on a lovely fall day!

This bridge is located in Jackson Twp., on Adams Grove Road. It crosses Sherman's Creek. The…read morebridge was built in 1904. It is 110 feet long and 16'11 wide. aka Turkey Tail Bridge, Burr truss covered bridge.

Recently remodeled, the Coyle Free Library is located in the heart of Chambersburg PA. As a true…read morelover of books, I've always thought that a city's library is one of its treasures. Coyle Free lives up to my expectations. It was one of our first stops after moving here (library cards for the whole family) and has continued to be a bright spot for us. We're here every Saturday morning for free Spanish and French classes and today there was an extra treat, Japan Day Celebration complete with a master calligrapher and a master in the art of taiko drumming. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable and there is a mini cafe on the main level. You could literally stay all day.

Located next to the actual furnace and a large parking lot that is the trailhead for some hikes in…read morethe Caledonia State Park (and the Appalachian Trail passes by near here), this marker recalls one of those times during the Civil War (or the War of Northern Aggression, depending on your point of view) that could have gone better. Despite orders not to, General Early burned the iron works to the ground, looted the company store, took provisions and appropriated all the corn and grain in the mills. The furnace was destroyed and never rebuilt. When asked in 1886 why he had burned the Caledonia works in spite of General Lee's orders to the contrary, Early stated that the destruction was in retaliation for similar depredations by Union soldiers in the South, and for Stevens' political speeches in Congress. "Mr. Stevens had exhibited a most vindictive spirit toward the people of the South, as he continued to do until the day of his death." The marker reads: Erected in 1837 by Thaddeus Stevensa nd James D. Paxton. Stevens antislavery stand led to its destruction by Gen. Jubal Early, June 26, 1863, on his way to York during the early Gettysburg campaign.