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Harris, John, Mansion

Harris, John, Mansion is a historic place in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001620.

Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PennsylvaniaListed September 20, 1973NRIS #73001620★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Harris, John, Mansion?

The Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris–Cameron Mansion, is a historic house museum at 219 South Front Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Built in 1766 and frequently extended and altered, it is one of Harrisburg's oldest buildings, and is nationally notable as the summer residence of Simon Cameron (1799–1889), an influential Republican Party politician during and after the American Civil War. The house and family items were donated to the Historical Society of Dauphin County in 1941, which now operates it as a museum. The mansion was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975, and is located in the Harrisburg Historic District.

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Listing details

Name
Harris, John, Mansion
City
Harrisburg
County
Dauphin County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
September 20, 1973
NRIS reference number
73001620
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.25665, -76.87866
When was Harris, John, Mansion listed on the National Register?

Harris, John, Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 1973.

Where is Harris, John, Mansion located?

Harris, John, Mansion is located in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.25665, -76.87866. See the map above.

Is Harris, John, Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Harris, John, Mansion is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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