Historical Marker

William Findlay

Buchanan Trial (Rt. 16/416) at N Park Ave., Mercersburg · Mercersburg · Franklin

Inscription

Governor of Pennsylvania, 1817-20; born on this site June 20, 1768. First candidate for governor nominated by convention. Advocate of State internal improvements; U.S. Senator; 1821-27. Died, Nov. 12, 1846, at Harrisburg.

Location

AddressBuchanan Trial (Rt. 16/416) at N Park Ave., Mercersburg

CityMercersburg

CountyFranklin

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates39.830263, -77.903989

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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