McConnellsburg in Fulton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Traveling the Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
Whether by foot, on horseback, or stagecoach, early travelers faced the challenges of crossing high ridges. It isn't surprising that early automobiles struggled with the same steep grades. The graph to the right reveals the summits to the east and west of this valley. Towns, such as McConnellsburg, were welcome respites for early motorists.
The log structure at the rear of the Fulton House was built in 1770. The house itself, built in 1793, sits on a lot originally deeded from Daniel McConnell, founder of McConnellsburg. According to the 1924 Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Highway, the Fulton House was one of four hotels in town. In addition, “the town had 6 garages, 2 banks, 25 general businesses, and 2 newspapers.” The eastern section of the Fulton House was rebuilt after a 1944 fire gutted that part of the building. Listed in the National Register of Historic places in 1977,
the building currently houses municipal offices and the Fulton County Historical Society.
Throughout its history, Fulton House has been a popular stop, hosting John and Abigail Adams, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, James Buchanan, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Photo caption for the Lincoln Highway marker: In 1928, more than 3,000 of these markers were placed along the Lincoln Highway from New York City to San Francisco. The marker next to the Fulton House was relocated from Tuscarora Summit in 1992. Fewer than two dozen markers remain in Pennsylvania.
Erected by Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt, the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor, the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan, and the Lincoln Highway 🛣️ series lists.
Location. 39° 55.94′ N, 77° 59.894′ W. Marker is in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, in Fulton County. Marker is on Lincoln Highway East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map
. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Lincoln Highway East, Mc Connellsburg PA 17233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Changing Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Changing Main Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fulton County Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Fulton County (about 600 feet away); Fulton County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Fulton County World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Memorial (about 600 feet away); Fulton County War on Terrorism Memorial (about 600 feet away); George Diven (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McConnellsburg.
Also see . . . The Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor web site. (Submitted on June 3, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on February 21, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.