Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

==== Memorialization of Civil War ====
[[Image:Diamondviewfolder20a.gif|thumb|right|250px| "Fountain, Memorial Square, Chambersburg, Pa." 1921 post card.]]
Since people from Chambersburg had relatives on both sides during the war, and the war devastated the town, the town event also became a part of the town's identity. On July 17, 1878, 15,000 people attended dedication of Memorial Fountain in the town's center, which honors the Civil War soldiers, and later Chambersburg's fighters in other wars. A statue of a Union soldier stands next to the fountain, facing south to guard against the return of southern raiders.

To this day, the Civil War burning of Chambersburg remains a part of the town's historic identity and yearly memorial events are held, especially near July 30.

Chambersburg has also recently been the subject of study on how people have historically perceived and responded to war tragedies.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}