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Okay, so where am I sitting? (The “restrooms” sign might give it away . . .) This is the guide station along McPherson’s Ridge. There’s a good view of Chambersburg Pike / Lincoln Highway / Route 30 (think it’s got enough names? :-)) and of the fields seen by many boys in gray as they headed for the Railroad Cut. This is actually a very nice rest stop, definitely nicer than the Port-O-Potties you’ll encounter on the field during peak season! You can pick up maps and other pertinent information too. And if you’re planning a trip out to the Round Barn (look it up --- great place!) or Cashtown Inn, it’s a convenient stop on the way back to town.
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. EPHRAIM NATHANIEL
BELL
Co. D, 126TH
Pennsylvania Infantry
Born September 01, 1829
--- Died July 13, 1863 at age 33
Pvt.
Bell’s death bereaved wife Eliza and seven small children, William (age 10),
Eliza (age 8), Isaac (age 6), Nathaniel (age 5), Dervin (age 3), Sarah (age
1), and Adaline, an infant. His brother William had died in battle less than
two months earlier in late May 1863.
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