Mercersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Irwin House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 19, 2022
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #23 Benjamin Harrison series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 2003.
Location. 39° 49.684′ N, 77° 54.222′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is on South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16/416) just south of East Seminary Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 S Main St, Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Darby, Lot 14, 1786 (here, next to this marker); Ambush at Mercersburg (a few steps from this marker); Col. Murphy's Hotel (a few steps from this marker); James Buchanan (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Seized (within shouting distance of this marker); Buchanan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane House (within shouting distance of this marker); President Buchanan’s Home (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercersburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 19, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.