Presidential Convention
Inscription
The Whig Convention of Dec. 1839 met in this church and nominated Wm. Henry Harrison for president, John Tyler for vice-president. Popularized as "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too," they were elected, 1840.
Location
Address15 S. 4th St. at Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg
CityHarrisburg
CountyDauphin
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.261389, -76.879226
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