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John Brown
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Historical Marker Database · Beverly Pfingsten
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THE STORY
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In the summer of 1859, John Brown boarded for a time in this house under the name of "Smith." While in Chambersburg, he secretly received firearms and ammunition. Later in 1859, Brown led a raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · USA
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