Lancaster Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Front (North Façade) of Wheatland

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Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 26, 2022

1. The Front (North Façade) of Wheatland Marker

Inscription. Wheatland was built in 1828 for William Jenkins and his family. James Buchanan bought the home in 1848, and ran his 1856 presidential compaign from the mansion. He gave political speeches from this porch.

Erected by LancasterHistory.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 40° 2.59′ N, 76° 19.823′ W. Marker is near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in Lancaster Township. It can be reached from Marietta Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1120 Marietta Ave, Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was

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once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Back (South Façade) of Wheatland (within shouting distance of this marker); James Buchanan Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Outbuildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Privy (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Privy (within shouting distance of this marker); Smokehouse / Icehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Corn Milling Stones (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Frog Pond & West Meadow (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 26, 2022

2. The Front (North Façade) of Wheatland Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.