Mercersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Findlay
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
1. William Findlay Marker
In commemoration of William Findlay. Born in Mercersburg June 20, 1768; member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives five sessions, 1797-1807; State Treasurer for eleven years; Governor of the Commonwealth 1817-1820; United States Senator from Pennsylvania for six years, and treasurer of the Philadelphia Mint, 1827-1841. The most distinguished son of an eminent family in old Mercersburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1750.
Location. 39° 49.812′ N, 77° 54.239′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of N. Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) and N. Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on N. Main Street. 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named William Findlay (a few steps from this marker); Lot No. 26 (within shouting distance of this marker); Stuart's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Steiger House at Mercersburg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lot 32 (about 500 feet away); Captain Robert Parker House
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
2. William Findlay Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
3. Marker in Mercersburg
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
