Mercersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Darby, Lot 14, 1786
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
1. John Darby, Lot 14, 1786 Marker
Jacob Shaffer, 1815
Thomas Reynolds
Robert McCoy
D.M.B. Shannon, 1856
Dr. John Kuhn, 1905
Dr. William Grove, 1950
James W. & Carol W. Smith, 1972
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 39° 49.68′ N, 77° 54.221′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of N. Main Street and E Seminary Street 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: The Irwin House (here, next to this marker); Ambush at Mercersburg (a few steps from this marker); Col. Murphy's Hotel (a few steps from this marker); James Buchanan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Archibald Irwin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Seized (within shouting distance of this marker); Buchanan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercersburg.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
2. John Darby, Lot 14, 1786 Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
3. Marker in Mercersburg
Marker can be seen on the left end of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
