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

The Magoffin House

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 25, 2025

1. The Magoffin House Marker

Inscription.
In Memory of
her grandfather
Dr. James Magoffin, Jr. (1797-1879)
Born in Newry, Ireland, educated at the University of Glasgow, one of
Mercer's pioneer practitioners and foremost citizens; also in memory of
her father
Dr. Montrose Mitcheltree Magoffin (1845-1909)
and of
her brother
Dr. Montrose Bovard Magoffin (1885-1948)
each of whom in turn not only worthily continued but honored
and exalted the profession of his father
This House
built by Dr. James Magoffin, Jr. in 1821, his home throughout his lifetime
and after his death occupied until 1951 by his granddaughters the
Misses Grace and Jennie Jackson
has been presented by
Miss Henrietta Floyd Magoffin
· to ·
the Mercer County Historical Society
which by this memorial tablet records its grateful recognition
and abiding appreciation of her generous gift
· 1951 ·

Erected 1951 by the Mercer County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 41° 13.57′ N, 80° 14.26′ W.

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Marker is in Mercer, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. It is at the intersection of Pitt Street (Pennsylvania Route 258) and Peach Street, on the left when traveling south on Pitt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 South Pitt Street, Mercer PA 16137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania

and in Greater Erie. 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: James Willis Ayer and Minette Miller Ayer (here, next to this marker); Henderson Historical Center (a few steps from this marker); Court House Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terror Memorial

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 25, 2025

2. The Magoffin House Marker

To right of Magoffin House doorway

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Vietnam Conflict (about 300 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Mercer County WWII Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercer.

More about this marker. The Magoffin House is part of the Mercer County Historical Society complex.

Also see . . . The Magoffin House. (Submitted on January 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.