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McKnightstown
Orrtanna, Pennsylvania
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Originally called New Salem, McKnightstown was renamed for Thomas McKnight and was founded in 1845.
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The Battle of Gettysburg: The Cashtown Road
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Imboden's Brigade
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Cashtown Inn
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Gettysburg Campaign
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Twenty Sixth Pennsylvania Emergency Infantry
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First Shot - Gettysburg
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