Chambersburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Chambersburg, Indiana
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 Chambersburg, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Chambersburg, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Orange |
| Township | Paoli |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47454
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450763 |
Chambersburg is an unincorporated community in Paoli Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
The town was laid out in 1840 by Samuel Chambers, who named it for himself. Chambersburg was a station on the Underground Railroad.
Geography
Chambersburg is located at 38°31′05″N 86°23′32″W / 38.51806°N 86.39222°W at an elevation of 659 feet.
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