William Findlay Marker

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Mercersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William Findlay

By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012

1. William Findlay Marker

Inscription.
In commemoration of William Findlay. Born in Mercersburg June 20, 1768; member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives five sessions, 1797-1807; State Treasurer for eleven years; Governor of the Commonwealth 1817-1820; United States Senator from Pennsylvania for six years, and treasurer of the Philadelphia Mint, 1827-1841. The most distinguished son of an eminent family in old Mercersburg.

Location. 39° 49.812′ N, 77° 54.239′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) and N. Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on N. Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named William Findlay (a few steps from this marker); Stuart's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Steiger House at Mercersburg (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); President Buchanan’s Home (about 600 feet away); Lane House (about 600 feet away); Buchanan House (about 600 feet away); Citizens Seized (about 700 feet away); Col. Murphy's Hotel (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Mercersburg.

By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012

2. William Findlay Marker

Marker in Mercersburg Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012

3. Marker in Mercersburg

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.