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Memorial Tablet in Public Square
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View of a memorial tablet commemorating the burning of the city by the Confederates. The memorial stands in a public square, surrounded by a fence. Behind the tablet are a fountain, trees, and buildings. Caption reads: "Memorial Tablet • Public Square." Tablet reads: "Chambersburg Founded A.D. 1764. Burned by Rebel Cavalry July 30, A.D. 1864. Destroyed Buildings 537. Value of Real Estate $713,294.34. Value of Personal Property $915,137.24."
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WHi 75255
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Pauquette's grave marked by placing memorial tablet
Apr 12, 1905
Portage Democrat
Timothy Burns Tablet
1939
The Timothy Burns tablet in Burns Park, near Main Street. The tablet reads: "To perpetuate the record of the gift of Burns Park to La Crosse by Hon. Timothy Burns, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin ...
Tablet to be unveiled by old settlers
Oct 23, 1925
Milwaukee Leader
NW CORNER OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE
44708
Located in Lancaster, Grant County
