Shippensburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mc Lean House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2018
1. Mc Lean House Marker
Merchant, Postmaster
Alterations By James McLean
c. 1875
Erected by Shippensburg Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 40° 2.961′ N, 77° 31.406′ W. Marker is in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on West King Street (U.S. 11) west of McCreary Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 West King Street, Shippensburg PA 17257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Residence of George H. Stewart, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Galen J. Karper (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); General Samuel Sturgis: Hero of Antietam's Burnside Bridge (about 800 feet away); White-Washed in the Nick of Time: The Union (Sherman House) Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Occupation of Shippensburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rebel Headquarters in Shippensburg, June 24-27, 1863 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lifeline of the Valley: The Cumberland Valley Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shippensburg.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Mc Lean House Bed & Breakfast. Site homepage (Submitted on July 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Shippensburg Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on July 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2018
2. Mc Lean House and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2018
3. Mc Lean House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2018
4. William McLean Obelisk Inscription
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2018
5. McLean Family Plot in Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on July 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
