Mercersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lot No. 53
Likely the site of a wagon maker shop, a small single story brick house was built here between 1786 and 1791 by Jacob Hoffner. Later it was enlarged by Captain William Dick who carried on a butchering business until 1845. Confederate soldiers demanded food here in 1863.
This was the home of local historian Florence Jordan from 1920 until her death in 1970.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
Location. 39° 49.622′ N, 77° 54.217′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is on South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) just north of East California Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 S Main St, Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Lot 35 (a few steps from this marker); Mercersburg Borough (within shouting distance of this marker); The Archibald Irwin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercersburg (within shouting distance of this marker); James Buchanan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Darby, Lot 14, 1786
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