Susquehanna Township in Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Mansion

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 3, 2024

1. The Mansion Marker

Inscription. The Mansion was built in three sections. The middle stone section was built by Archibald McAllister in 1786 and is the oldest structure on the Fort Hunter property. In 1814 he added the elegant Federal style front section. The next owner, Daniel Dick Boas, added the rear wooden summer kitchen in 1870 and the house's decorative Victorian Italianate porches, balconies and trim. Helen and John Reily added the Colonial Revival porch and color scheme around 1900.

Erected by Dauphin County Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.

Location. 40° 20.545′ N, 76° 54.598′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Susquehanna Township. It is on North Front Street south of Fort Hunter Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg PA 17110, 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 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 Centennial Barn (a few steps from this marker); Margaret Wister Meigs (a few steps from this marker); The Mansion Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); Finding the 1750's Fort

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery at Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania Slavery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Hunter (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 3, 2024

2. The Mansion Marker

National Register of Historic Places plaque on the mansion image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 3, 2024

3. National Register of Historic Places plaque on the mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.