Don’t mind the (Cove) Gap, James Buchanan’s unsettled birthplace on the edge of the American frontier in Pennsylvania. Learn about Buchanan’s unique, rags-to-riches upbringing and his involvement in Pennsylvania and national politics, as well as what happened to his birthplace at Cove Gap!
Be sure to check out James Buchanan’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “James Buchanan and Wheatland”!
From My July 2020 Visit!
Buchanan Birthplace MarkerAt James Buchanan’s birthplace!Birthplace pyramidJames Buchanan birthplaceView of Birthplace pyramidMarker giving context of area“The Early Years”Harriet Lane, Buchanan’s nieceIn the woodsGreat visuals for Buchanan’s birthplaceThe woods in the birthplace setting.
From My July 2021 Visit!
The James Buchanan birth cabin on the Mercersburg Academy campus! At James Buchanan’s campus! James Buchanan’s birth cabin!Looking into the cabin. James Buchanan cabin!Marker for James Buchanan in Mercersburg.Wayside for Buchanan birthplaceIdyllic setting Buchanan birthplace pyramidBuchanan birthplaceSuch a unique birthsiteAt the pyramid
Buchanan Home in Mercersburg
Marker for Buchanan HomeBuchanan MarkerBuchanan Marker, giving directions to Mercersburg AcademyBuchanan Pub and Restaurant, in the house where he grew up.Sign for the Buchanan birthplace
Buchanan Birth Cabin at Mercersburg Academy.
Artist’s rendition of appearance of Stony Batter in Cove Gap at the time of Buchanan’s birth.
The hybrid home, when it was joined with another cabin in Mercersburg.
Heading to the Lone Star State and the bigger-than-life Lyndon Johnson and LBJ Ranch! Learn about our 36th President and his political rise; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Lady Bird, and daughters; and his homes! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2023/01/23/season-2-episode-36-lyndon-johnson-and-the-johnson-ranch/Season 1's Lyndon Johnson Episode: "Lyndon Johnson and Stonewall"Support the show
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