Chambersburg is the county seat for Franklin County
Cove Gap is in Franklin County
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On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
"To secure for the purpose of a site for a monument … an acre or more of ground at Stony Batter, near Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, the birth place of my uncle James Buchanan, and thereon to erect a suitable monument with proper . . . — — Map (db m58648) HM
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
This monument marks the birthplace of James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States Born 23 April 1791 Died 1 June 1868 — — Map (db m58641) HM
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
"It is a rugged but romantic spot, and the mountain and mountain stream under the scenery captivating. I have warm attachments for it…"James Buchanan on Stony Batter
The Buchanans enjoyed living on the edge of the . . . — — Map (db m58653) HM
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
“The incorruptible statesman whose walk was upon the mountain ranges of the law.”
Life long friend Jermiah S. Black
U.S. Attorney General 1857-1860, U.S. Secretary of State 1860-1861
Imagine stepping back in time to April 23, 1791. Packhorses and wagons were pulling into a bustling trading post owned by Scotch-Irish immigrant James Buchanan. There was probably a spring chill to the air. Perhaps the sun shone brightly overhead, . . . — — Map (db m166791) HM