Our circa 1796 hotel is steeped in history, being the boyhood home of our nation's 15th President, James Buchanan - built by his father, James Buchanan Sr. Buchanan's father opened a store, in what is now the Pub, and introduced young James to the problem of keeping things accounted for and in their proper places. By the time James was 10 years of age, his father was one of Mercersburg's leading businessmen.
When Buchanan was sixteen he left Mercersburg to attend Dickinson College. The Buchanan home in Mercersburg later became "Hotel Mercer." Years later operating under new ownership, the James Buchanan Hotel is a staple in this historic town. We are a proud part of the Mercersburg Historic District and were listed by the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The James Buchanan Hotel currently operate as a full-service hotel and restaurant, but the history and integrity of the Buchanans is just as present as it was in the l700's.
When Buchanan was sixteen he left Mercersburg to attend Dickinson College. The Buchanan home in Mercersburg later became "Hotel Mercer." Years later operating under new ownership, the James Buchanan Hotel is a staple in this historic town. We are a proud part of the Mercersburg Historic District and were listed by the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The James Buchanan Hotel currently operate as a full-service hotel and restaurant, but the history and integrity of the Buchanans is just as present as it was in the l700's.
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In 1796, James Buchanan Sr. purchased a large lot in Mercersburg, and built a two-story brick house to serve both as a home and a place of business.
The senior Buchanan moved his family into this location in 1797.
After an early childhood life at "Stony Batter, " life in Mercersburg proved much more genteel and orderly.
The community had only several dozen houses and was entirely Scottish.
Buchanan's father opened a store, in what is now the Pub, and introduced young James to the problem of keeping things accounted for and in their proper places.
The senior Buchanan moved his family into this location in 1797.
After an early childhood life at "Stony Batter, " life in Mercersburg proved much more genteel and orderly.
The community had only several dozen houses and was entirely Scottish.
Buchanan's father opened a store, in what is now the Pub, and introduced young James to the problem of keeping things accounted for and in their proper places.
Our circa 1796 hotel is steeped in history, being the boyhood home of our nation's 15th President, James Buchanan.
The Pub dining area has a warm candlelit ambiance with English tables, brass candlesticks, original tin ceilings, and a collection of eclectic paintings and prints.
A strong European flavor is present and enhanced with our outdoor courtyard which is available for seasonal dining.
Each of our 13 rooms includes queen beds complete with 360-400 count cotton linens, down pillows & comforters, private bath, flat screen TV, blow dryers, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi access.
The Pub dining area has a warm candlelit ambiance with English tables, brass candlesticks, original tin ceilings, and a collection of eclectic paintings and prints.
A strong European flavor is present and enhanced with our outdoor courtyard which is available for seasonal dining.
Each of our 13 rooms includes queen beds complete with 360-400 count cotton linens, down pillows & comforters, private bath, flat screen TV, blow dryers, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi access.
As the only presidential home to be converted into a hotel in the United States, our hotel combines top-tier facilities with both a touch of elegance and authenticity.
With attentive service, a rustic charm, and both indoor and outdoor spaces, our hotel is poised to host a truly magical event.
Planners will discover a Mercersburg venue with everything they need to host an event.
With attentive service, a rustic charm, and both indoor and outdoor spaces, our hotel is poised to host a truly magical event.
Planners will discover a Mercersburg venue with everything they need to host an event.
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