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

Benedict Mansion House

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

1. Benedict Mansion House Marker

Inscription. Home of E.L. Benedict
Attorney, first President Mifflin County Bank
Wife: Margaret Walters Benedict
Lewistown's first woman Postmistress
[Lower plaque:]
Historic Building
circa
1835
Mifflin County

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 40° 35.819′ N, 77° 34.426′ W. Marker is in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in Mifflin County. Marker is on South Main Street south of Mill Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewistown PA 17044, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 10 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mifflin County's Finest and Most Luxurious Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Story of the Logan Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); WMRF (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple Building (within

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

shouting distance of this marker); Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewistown.

The Benedict Mansion House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

2. The Benedict Mansion House

Benedict Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2023

3. Benedict Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.