Mercersburg is a historic, small town in Franklin County, PA located at the eastern end of Cove Mountain on the west side of the Great Appalachian Valley.
Mercersburg Borough was named after Hugh Mercer, a general in the American Revolutionary War. It was incorporated in 1831 with a population of 700. The Borough Hall sits on a lot that was the site of the first Town Jail and an early band shell.
James Buchanan, the only Pennsylvanian to be elected President of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Cove Gap northwest of Mercersburg. His family moved to nearby Mercersburg in 1797. The family’s home was later turned into the James Buchanan Hotel.
Mercersburg is home to the Mercersburg Academy, an independent college preparatory school that was founded in 1893. It has produced several Rhodes scholars, three Medal of Honor recipients, a Nobel laureate, two Academy Award winners, and 54 Olympians (including 12 gold medalists).
The town has a nationally registered historic district along parts of North and South Main Street along with parts of East and West Seminary Street. Mercersburg has something for everyone! Playing at Whitetail Ski Resort, researching history or take a break and enjoy dining at one of the beautifully restored restaurants and pubs where their freshly prepared cuisine incorporates local ingredients. Or browse one of the many specialty shops full of unique and one-of-a-kind finds. And after a busy day, Mercersburg boasts several beautiful and relaxing places to rest your head and awake refreshed ready to start a new day.
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