President James Buchanan

“The incorruptible statesman whose walk was upon the mountain ranges of the law.”

Life long friend Jermiah S. Black

U.S. Attorney General 1857-1860, U.S. Secretary of State 1860-1861

This park commemorates the birthplace of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the ...

James Buchanan       The Early Years

“It is a rugged but romantic spot, and the mountain and mountain stream under the scenery captivating. I have warm attachments for it . . . ”James Buchanan on Stony Batter

The Buchanans enjoyed living on the edge of the ...

Birthplace of James Buchanan

This monument marks the birthplace of James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States

Born 23 April 1791 Died 1 June 1868

Marker is on Stony Batter Road / State Forest Road, on the left when traveling north.

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Buchanan and The James River and Kanawha Canal

Celebrating more than two centuries of history

Buchanan, Virginia is the western terminus of the James River & Kanawha Canal. Considered one of Virginia’s most remarkable engineering feats ever attempted, the Canal’s beginnings stretch back to 1785, when George Washington ...

National Historic Landmark-Wheatland James Buchanan House

National Historical Landmark- Wheatland James Buchanan House

From 1849 until his death, Wheatland, a 17-room brick house, was the residence of James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th President of the United States (1857-1861).

Courtesy National Park Service National Historical Landmarks

James Buchanan Duke Library

Erected 1956 Renovated 2004

In Memory of

James Buchanan Duke

1856-1925

Philanthropist, Master Builder, Creator of the Duke Endowment, and Benefactor of Humankind

This library is named in honor of Mr. Duke in grateful recognition of his generous support of Furman University.

"Education, When Conducted Along ...

James Buchanan

15th President of the United States 1857 - 1861

James Buchanan, a Representative and a Senator from Pennsylvania and the 15th President of the United States; born at Cove Gap, near Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pa., April 23, 1791; moved to Mercersburg, ...

James Buchanan

President

of the

United States

1857 – 1861

Given in memory by

Dulon F. Buchmiller

Marker is at the intersection of Buchanan Avenue and N West End Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Buchanan Avenue.

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James Buchanan Home

has been designated a

Registered National

Historic Landmark

Under the provisions of the

Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935

this site possesses exceptional value

in commemorating and illustrating

the history of the United States.

U.S. Department of the Interior

National Park Service

1961

Marker is at the intersection of Marietta ...

James Buchanan

Born April 23, 1791.Passed his schoolboy days in Mercersburg, became a lawyer, member of the legislature and of Congress, Minister to Russia, member of the United States Senate, Secretary of State, Minister to Great Britian and fifteenth President of the ...