Harrisburg - John Harris & Simon Cameron Mansion
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The mansion was home to John Harris Sr., William Penn's ambassador to the native Americans, and to his son, John Harris, Jr., the founder of Harrisburg. Harris doubled the size of his father's limestone house around 1766, and laid out the town of Harrisburg in one of its front rooms.
In 1863 it became the home of Simon Cameron, the first Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln.
In 1863 it became the home of Simon Cameron, the first Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
John Harris & Simon Cameron Mansion
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The home features a nineteenth-century drawing room, 14-foot high ceilings, chandeliers and peer mirrors.
Address:
The Historical Society of Dauphin County, 219 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104-1698, United States
Phone: 1 (717) 233-3462, Fax: 1 (717) 233-6059
Phone: 1 (717) 233-3462, Fax: 1 (717) 233-6059
Hours:
April 1 to December 23: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sat
Tips: Tours may also be scheduled for the second Saturday of the month from April to October provided there is no events scheduled.
Group tours almost any day, by appointment.
Facilities: Gift shop
Typical Visit: 1 hour
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