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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!
James Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park page.
From PennLive’s visit to Buchanan’s birthplace and home.
Great Brochure of Buchanan’s birthplace.
Buchanan Birthplace Marker 
At James Buchanan’s birthplace! 
Birthplace pyramid 
James Buchanan birthplace 
View of Birthplace pyramid 
Marker giving context of area 
“The Early Years” 
Harriet Lane, Buchanan’s niece 
In the woods 
Great visuals for Buchanan’s birthplace 
The woods in the birthplace setting.
Buchanan Home in Mercersburg
Marker for Buchanan Home 
Buchanan Marker 
Buchanan Marker, giving directions to Mercersburg Academy 
Buchanan Pub and Restaurant, in the house where he grew up.
James Buchanan Birthplace: Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park, Stoney Valley Rd, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
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Recommended Reading for James Buchanan
Boulard, Garry. The Worst President-The Story of James Buchanan.
Klein, Philip. President James Buchanan: A Biography.
