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Mercersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

President Buchanan’s Home

 
 
President Buchanan’s Home Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
1. President Buchanan’s Home Marker
Inscription.
1796 – 1829

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
 
Location. 39° 49.719′ N, 77° 54.225′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is on N. Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) north of E Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 North Main Street, Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buchanan House (a few steps from this marker); Lane House (a few steps from this marker); Captain Robert Parker House (a few steps from this marker); Citizens Seized (within shouting distance of this marker); Lot 32 (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Murphy's Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Irwin House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Darby, Lot 14, 1786 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercersburg.
 
Also see . . .
1. Biography of James Buchanan. White House website. (Submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.) 

2. History of the James Buchanan Hotel, Pub & Restaurant.
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Hotel website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.) 
 
President Buchanan’s Home Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
2. President Buchanan’s Home Marker
Today the former home of President Buchanan serves as a hotel and restaurant.
President Buchanan’s Home in Mercersburg image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
3. President Buchanan’s Home in Mercersburg
The marker can be seen to the left of the doorway of the Buchanan House.
Birthplace of James Buchanan image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
4. Birthplace of James Buchanan
James Buchanan was born a few miles to the north in Cove Gap. He moved to the house in Mercersburg when he was six years old. This pyramid marks the location of his birthplace.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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