Downtown Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Executive Mansion

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, March 15, 2008

1. Executive Mansion Marker

Inscription. The second official Governor's residence occupied a site across this street. Originally a private home acquired in 1864, it was altered and enlarged by many of its occupants. In the 1880's it was referred to as "Keystone Hall." After 96 years of use, it was demolished in 1960.

Erected 1966 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 40° 15.668′ N, 76° 53.224′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Downtown Harrisburg. It is on North Front Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 N Front St, Harrisburg PA 17101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Keystone Hall (here, next to this marker); William Maclay (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Marcus Reno Residence and Governors’ Home (about 400 feet away); The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Stephen & Cathedral House (about 400 feet away);

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William Maclay Mansion (about 500 feet away); J. Donald Cameron Mansion (about 500 feet away); J. Donald Cameron (about 500 feet away); St. Michael’s Lutheran Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Harrisburg markers related to the Governors' Residences

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,505 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.