Chambersburg

The guidebook said don't expect much from Chambersburg which I think does it a disservice. The residential and centre parts of the town are what I imagine Old American to be and really rather pretty. Right at the centre stands a fountain marking the spot where the Union troops stood and faced the Confederates marching on the town from the south. They had demanded a ransom in gold of the town which was not paid so the threat to burn the town was carried out. We stopped briefly and took photos and read the signs then carried on to Walmart!!! Now there's another experience!