Bainbridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Samuel S. Haldeman

(1812 - 1880)

By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008

1. Samuel S. Haldeman Marker

Inscription. The internationally known scientist and philologist was born one-quarter mile south, in the mansion at Locust Grove. Built 1811 by his grandfather, John B. Haldeman, this was the younger man's home until he moved to Chickies, seven miles south, in 1835. Author of over 150 books and scientific papers, Haldeman taught and lectured widely.

Erected 1991 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 40° 4.789′ N, 76° 39.342′ W. Marker is in Bainbridge, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is on River Road PA 441 0.1 miles north of Locust Grove Road, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bainbridge PA 17502, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Conoy Indian Town (approx. half a mile away); River Brethren (approx. 1.3 miles away); Codorus Furnace (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Codorus Furnace (approx. 2.8 miles away); Simon Cameron (approx. 3.9 miles away); In honor of those who served our country in Korea & Vietnam (approx. 3.9

Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Stehman Haldeman image. Click for full size.

By Kenyon Media, January 21, 2007

2. Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Stehman Haldeman

miles away); Honor Roll (approx. 3.9 miles away); In honor of those who served in the World War (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bainbridge.

Also see . . .
1. S.S. Haldeman Biography. (Submitted on February 25, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. The Haldeman Mansion Bainbridge, Lancaster County PA. The Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society (HMPS) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization. It's mission is to preserve and interpret the birthplace of Samuel Steman Haldeman, by restoring its architecture and communicating its history. The Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Stehman Haldeman was completed in 1812 by his grandparents, John and Maria Brenneman Haldeman. The style of architecture is vernacular German combined with Federal elements. The Mansion was placed on the Pennsylvania and National Registers of Historic Places on August 3, 1977. It is #6 on the inventory of historic buildings of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. Please visit our web site for more information. (Submitted on April 11, 2008, by Kenyon Media of Middletown, Pennsylvania.)

3. Samuel S. Haldeman - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com

Haldeman Home - Front View image. Click for full size.

By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008

3. Haldeman Home - Front View

The house overlooks the Susquehanna River.

(Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

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Haldeman Home - Side View image. Click for full size.

By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008

4. Haldeman Home - Side View

Susquehanna River from front of house. image. Click for full size.

By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008

5. Susquehanna River from front of house.

House sits high above the river.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on February 25, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,201 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 25, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 11, 2008, by Kenyon Media of Middletown, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 25, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.