Peters Township near Cove Gap in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of James Buchanan
This monument marks the birthplace of James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States
Born 23 April 1791 Died 1 June 1868
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1791.
Location. 39° 52.276′ N, 77° 57.218′ W. Marker is near Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Peters Township. Marker is on Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Quest for Honor (a few steps from this marker); James Buchanan (a few steps from this marker); Stony Batter (a few steps from this marker); President James Buchanan (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stony Batter (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named James Buchanan (approx. 0.6 miles away); Black Boys Rebellion (approx. 3.4 miles away); Big Spring Graveyard (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cove Gap.
Also see . . . Biography of James Buchanan. White House website. (Submitted on August 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.