Peters Township near Cove Gap in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of James Buchanan
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
1. Birthplace of James Buchanan Marker
This monument marks the birthplace of James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States
Born 23 April 1791 Died 1 June 1868
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 date for this entry is April 23, 1791.
Location. 39° 52.276′ N, 77° 57.218′ W. Marker is near Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Peters Township. It is on Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Buchanans Birthplace State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Quest for Honor (a few steps from this marker); James Buchanan (a few steps from this marker); Stony Batter (a few steps from this marker); President James Buchanan (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stony Batter (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named James Buchanan (approx. 0.6 miles away); Black Boys Rebellion (approx. 3.4 miles away); Big Spring Graveyard (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cove Gap.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
2. Birthplace of James Buchanan Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
3. James Buchanan's Birthplace Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, Birthplace
4. James Buchanan Pyramid
The pyramid that marks Buchanan's birthplace is 38 feet square, 31 feet high and weighs 300 tons.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
5. Buchanans Birthplace State Park
The Birthplace of James Buchanan Monument is located in Buchanans Birthplace State Park.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
6. Birthplace of James Buchanan Marker
The cabin where James Buchanan was born in 1791 today stands on the campus of nearby Mercerburg Academy.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,171 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
