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President Buchanan’s Home
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By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 1. President Buchanan’s Home Marker | | |
Inscription. 1796 – 1829
Location. 39° 49.719′ N, 77° 54.225′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is on N. Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) north of E Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 North Main Street, Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buchanan House (a few steps from this marker); Lane House (a few steps from this marker); Citizens Seized (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Murphy's Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); John Darby, Lot 14, 1786 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ambush at Mercersburg (within shouting distance of this marker); James Buchanan (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Archibald Irwin House (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Mercersburg.
Also see . . .
1. Biography of James Buchanan. White House website. (Submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. History of the James Buchanan Hotel, Pub & Restaurant. (Submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 2. President Buchanan’s Home Marker | | Today the former home of President Buchanan serves as a hotel and restaurant. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 3. President Buchanan’s Home in Mercersburg | | The marker can be seen to the left of the doorway of the Buchanan House. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Birthplace of James Buchanan | | James Buchanan was born a few miles to the north in Cove Gap. He moved to the house in Mercersburg when he was six years old. This pyramid marks the location of his birthplace. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 95 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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