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Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan Historical Markers

 
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1 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — United States Commanders in Chief
2 Colorado, Sedgwick County, Julesburg — Colorado's Northeast Corner
On County Road 63.2 at County Road 36, on the right when traveling north on County Road 63.2.
3 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — A Gathering Place for WashingtoniansMeridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near 16th Street Northwest at W Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
4 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — Buchanan
Near 15th Street Northwest at W Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
5 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — James BuchananDiplomat, Statesman, and Fifteenth President of the United States — Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark —
Near 16th Street Northwest north of W Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
6 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — Park DesignersMeridan Hill Park, National Historic Landmark — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near 15th Street Northwest north of Chapin Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
7 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — The ColonialErected 1820 · Restored 1953
On 30th Street Northwest north of N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
8 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Mount Vernon Square — 1 — Words and DeedsMidcity at the Crossroads — Shaw Heritage Trail —
On Mount Vernon Place Northwest (U.S. 1) at 7th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Mount Vernon Place Northwest.
9 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — The New WillardErected 1901
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at 14th Street Northwest (Highway 1), on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
10 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Woodley Park — Redwood
On Connecticut Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Devonshire Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
11 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Woodley Park — Woodley Estate
On Cathedral Avenue Northwest east of Woodley Road Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
12 Georgia, Haralson County, Buchanan — 071-1 — Haralson County
On Business U.S. 27 at Weatherly Street, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 27Business .
13 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-36 — Summerville Cemetery
On Cumming Road at Johns Road, on the right when traveling east on Cumming Road.
14 Georgia, Warren County, Jewells Mill — 149-4 — Shoals on the Ogeechee
On State Highway 123 at Shoals Road, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 123.
15 Illinois, Hancock County, Carthage — Historic Carthage JailLooking for Lincoln
On Walnut Street near Fayette Street.
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16 Illinois, Sangamon County, Springfield — Curran's Jewelry ShopLooking for Lincoln
On E. Adams Street.
17 Indiana, Wabash County, Wabash — Quarters of Lewis CassGovernor of Michigan
Near E. Market Street, 0.2 miles east of S. Allen Street.
18 Kansas, Douglas County, Kanwaka — 40 — LecomptonCapital of Kansas Territory
On U.S. 40 at E 600 Road (County Route 1029), on the right when traveling west on U.S. 40.
19 Kansas, Shawnee County, Tecumseh — LecomptonCapital of Kansas Territory
Near Interstate 70, 10 miles west of S Lawrence Trafficway (State Highway 10).
20 Kentucky, Breckinridge County, Hardinsburg — 552 — Joseph Holt
On U.S. 60 at Kentucky Road 144, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 60.
21 Kentucky, Breckinridge County, Hardinsburg — 552 — Joseph Holt
On State Road 144, on the right when traveling south.
22 Kentucky, Breckinridge County, Hardinsburg — Joseph Holt and Abraham Lincoln
On State Road 144, on the right when traveling west.
23 Kentucky, Breckinridge County, Hardinsburg — Joseph Holt, Father of the Judge Advocates
On State Road 144, on the right when traveling south.
24 Kentucky, Hardin County, West Point — 1763 — Young's Inn
On Elm Street at North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on Elm Street.
25 Kentucky, Union County, Sturgis — 211 — U. S. Treasurer
On Kentucky Route 109, 0.2 miles north of Kentucky Route 1508, on the right when traveling north.
26 Louisiana, Lafourche Parish, Labadieville — Naquin SettlementEstablished Sept. 10, 1785
On St. Mary Street (State Highway 1) 0.4 miles north of Welcome Road, on the right when traveling north.
27 Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish, Slidell — John Slidell
On First Street, on the right when traveling north.
28 Maine, Kennebec County, Augusta — 6 — Majestic House / Une demeure majestueuseAugusta, Maine — The Museum in the Streets®
On Cony Street at Bangor Street (U.S. 201/202), on the right when traveling west on Cony Street. Reported missing.
29 Maryland, Cecil County, Elkton — Creswell Hall
On Delaware Avenue (Maryland Route 7) 0.1 miles east of Creswell Ave., on the right when traveling east.
30 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick — The Dred Scott Decision
Near North Court Street at West Church Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
31 Maryland, Washington County, Hagerstown — 1830-1850Western Expansion and Era of Reform
On West Memorial Boulevard just west of South Potomac Street (Maryland Route 65), on the right when traveling west.
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32 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield — Union House / Chandler Hotel / Edisonia Theater — Stop 5 • Springfield Experience Walk —
On Main Street at Crossett Lane, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
33 Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, Vine — S569 — Epaphroditus Ransom
On South Burdick Street near W. Cedar Street, on the right when traveling north.
34 Minnesota, Lake County, Knife River — Buchanan
On North Shore Drive (County Highway 61) 0.8 miles south of Old North Shore Road (County Road 290), on the left when traveling south.
35 New York, Monroe County, Clarkson — Home of Simeon B. Jewett
On Lake Road (New York State Route 19) 0.2 miles north of Lynnwood Drive, on the right when traveling south.
36 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — Asa Biggs HouseHome to a Politician & Jurist
On East Church Street at North Smithwick Street, on the left when traveling east on East Church Street.
37 Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Central Business District — The Burnet House
On Vine Street at Third Street East on Vine Street.
38 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Downtown — On This SiteProtest Against Removing War Munitions
Near Grant Street at Forbes Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
39 Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Bedford, Bedford Township — Bedford Springs
On Business Pennsylvania Route 220, on the right when traveling south.
40 Pennsylvania, Clarion County, Clarion — Historical Sites in Clarion CountyWelcome to the Clarion County Historical Society's Museum & Library
On Grant Street west of 5th Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 68), on the left when traveling west.
41 Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Carlisle — Dickinson’s Historic Triangle
Near N West Street west of Dickinson Avenue when traveling west.
42 Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Carlisle — West College: A National Historic LandmarkWalking Tour Stop 16
On W High Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
43 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — Franklin County
On Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) east of Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
44 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — A Quest for Honor
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
45 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — Birthplace of James Buchanan
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
46 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — James BuchananThe Early Years
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
47 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — President James Buchanan
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
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48 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — Stony BatterBirthplace of a President
On Stoney Batter Road.
49 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Buchanan House
On N. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north.
50 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Col. Murphy's Hotel
On S. Main Street at Seminary Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Main Street.
51 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — James Buchanan15th President of the United States 1857 - 1861
On S. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the right when traveling south.
52 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — Lane House
On N. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north.
53 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — President Buchanan’s Home
On N. Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) north of E Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north.
54 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Montgomery Township — James BuchananBorn April 23, 1791
On Mercerburg Academy Road south of McFarland Road, on the right when traveling south.
55 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Peters Township — James Buchanan
On Buchanan Trail (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Stoney Valley Road, on the right when traveling west on Buchanan Trail.
56 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg, Peters Township — Stony Batter
On Stoney Batter Road, on the right when traveling north.
57 Pennsylvania, Fulton County, McConnellsburg — Traveling the Lincoln HighwayLincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
On Lincoln Highway East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
58 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — First Presbyterian ChurchAmerican Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
On Orange Street, 0.1 miles west of Lime Street, on the left when traveling west.
59 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Frank E. and Eva L. ManningAlumni Green
On West Frederick Street east of Race Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
60 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Franklin & Marshall CollegeLancaster City
On Harrisburg Avenue, 0.4 miles west of West Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west.
61 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — James Buchanan
On S. Queen Street, on the right when traveling north.
62 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — James Buchanan
On Buchanan Avenue at N West End Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Buchanan Avenue.
63 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — James Buchanan
On South Queen Street at Penn Square.
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64 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Lancaster's Historic DiversityLancaster City
On South Queen Street (Pennsylvania Route 72) south of West Vine Street, on the left when traveling north.
65 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Penn SquareLancaster City
On North Queen Street (Pennsylvania Route 72) at East King Street (Route 462), on the left when traveling north on North Queen Street.
66 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Robert Coleman1749 - 1825
Near Orange Street.
67 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Union Fire Company No 1
On North Market Street at William Henry Place, on the right when traveling north on North Market Street.
68 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster, Lancaster Township — James Buchanan Home
On Marietta Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 23) at N President Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Marietta Avenue.
69 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster, Lancaster Township — The Front (North Façade) of WheatlandStop 2 | Audio Tour at bit.ly/lhtour
Near Marietta Avenue.
70 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster, Lancaster Township — Wheatland
On Columbia Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the right when traveling east.
71 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster, Manheim Township — Wheatland
On President Avenue at Harrisburg Pike, on the right when traveling south on President Avenue.
72 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Torresdale — Glen Foerd on the DelawareCity of Philadelphia, Neighborhood of Torresdale — The King's Highway Foundation —
Near Milnor Street at Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
73 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Washington Square West — First Republican National Convention
On Locust Street.
74 Pennsylvania, Venango County, Franklin — Brigadier General Alfred B. McCalmont(1825 - 1874)
On Elk Street south of 12th Street, on the left when traveling south.
75 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston — Star of the West
76 Tennessee, Fayette County, LaGrange — Lucy Petway Holcombe Pickens House
On Pine Street north of Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north.
77 Tennessee, Giles County, Pulaski — Aaron V. Brown(1795-1859)
Near South Rhodes Street north of East Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling north.
78 Texas, Hutchinson County, Borger — 17949 — Beale Road
On Marcy Trail, on the right when traveling south.
79 Texas, Nueces County, Corpus Christi — 780 — Centennial House
On North Upper Broadway south of Lipan Street, on the right when traveling south.
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80 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Thomas L. Kane
Near East Capitol Boulevard north of East 300 North, on the left when traveling north.
81 Virginia, Buchanan County, Conaway — Z-288 — Buchanan County / Kentucky
On U.S. 460 just east of the Kentucky State Line, on the left when traveling west.
82 Virginia, Buchanan County, Honaker — Z-93 — Buchanan County / Russell CountyArea 514 Square Miles / Area 496 Square Miles
On Red Bud Highway (Virginia Route 80) just west of Chimney Rock Road, on the right when traveling west.
83 Virginia, Loudoun County, Sterling — Sterling Station
On Ruritan Circle at Ruritan Road, on the right when traveling west on Ruritan Circle.
84 Virginia, Washington County, Abingdon — K-52 — Sinking Spring Cemetery
On Russell Road NW (Alternate U.S. 58) at Valley Street NW (Alternate U.S. 58), on the left when traveling west on Russell Road NW.
85 West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Samuel Lewis Hays
On North Lewis Street (U.S. 33) at Factory Road (West Virginia Route 5), on the right when traveling east on North Lewis Street.
86 West Virginia, Greenbrier County, White Sulphur Springs — President's Cottage
Near W. Main Street (U.S. 60).
87 Wisconsin, Polk County, Clear Lake — 569 — Bounty Land Warrant
Near 25th Avenue at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
88 Wyoming, Sweetwater County, Farson — Simpson's Hollow
On State Highway 28, 9 miles west of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling west.
89 Wyoming, Sweetwater County, Farson — The Utah War
On State Highway 28, 9 miles west of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling west.
 
 
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Apr. 30, 2024