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Mercersburg
is a borough located in Franklin County in south-central Pennsylvania near the Maryland border. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,410. Mercersburg is home to the Buchanan Hotel, located downtown on North Main Street. It was the childhood home of the 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan, Jr., built by James Buchanan Sr. in 1796. The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The borough of Mercersburg is part of the Tuscarora Area of Pennsylvania, which is 206 square miles that stretches within the borders of Franklin County and includes Mercersburg and Montgomery, Peters, St. Thomas and Warren townships. Several main highways are in the area, including US Route 30, PA Route 16, Route 416 and Route 75. The entire Tuscarora area is primarily a rural, agricultural area with a total population of about 17,000 residents. According to the Tuscarora Chamber of Commerce: "Tuscarora, the name of our school district and the mountain ridge on the western boundary, is derived from the Tuscarora Tribe of the Iroquois Confederation. The Tribe came north from the Carolinas circa 1713 and settled for a time along the mountains. The name Tuscarora comes from the Indian name Skaruron or hemp gatherers. Conococheague, the name of the creek that flows through the District on its way from the Path Valley south to the Potomac River, is an Indian name from the Delaware Tribe meaning clear water."
Surrounding areas: Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania (6.0 mi), McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania (8.8 mi), Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania (16.0 mi), Fayetteville, Pennsylvania (19.6 mi), Bedford, Pennsylvania (34.5 mi), Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (35.7 mi), Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania (39.1 mi)
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Mercersburg Vacation Rentals
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Mercersburg Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Johnnie's Motel | 709 Lincolnway E | Mcconnellsburg, PA | 8.8 mi. | (717) 485-3116 | | Travel Inn | 4840 Lincoln Way W | Saint Thomas, PA | 10.1 mi. | (717) 369-3128 | | Rodeway Inn | 10835 John Wayne Dr | Greencastle, PA | 10.6 mi. | (717) 597-7762 | | Comfort Inn | 50 Pine Dr | Greencastle, PA | 10.8 mi. | (717) 597-8164 | | Knights Inn | 18221 Mason Dixon Rd | Hagerstown, MD | 11.4 mi. | (301) 791-3560 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1097 Wayne Ave | Chambersburg, PA | 14.6 mi. | (717) 709-9009 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 1095 Wayne Ave | Chambersburg, PA | 14.6 mi. | (717) 263-3400 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Chambersburg | 1122 Wayne Rd | Chambersburg, PA | 14.7 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Hampton Inn | 955 Lesher Rd | Chambersburg, PA | 14.7 mi. | (717) 261-9185 | | Halfway Hagerstown Super 8 Motel | 16805 Blake Rd | Hagerstown, MD | 14.8 mi. | (301) 582-1992 | | Country Inn & Suites | 399 Bedington Blvd | Chambersburg, PA | 14.9 mi. | (717) 261-0900 | | Days Inn Of Chambersburg | 30 Falling SPG RDd | Chambersburg, PA | 14.9 mi. | (717) 263-1288 | | Super 8 Motel | 3648 Old Scotland Rd | Chambersburg, PA | 14.9 mi. | (717) 264-6288 | | Chambersburg Travelodge | 565 Lincoln Way E | Chambersburg, PA | 15.3 mi. | (717) 264-4187 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 241 Railway Ln | Hagerstown, MD | 15.4 mi. | (301) 745-5644 | | Plaza Hotel | 1718 Underpass Way | Hagerstown, MD | 15.5 mi. | (301) 797-2500 | | Four Points Hotel By Sheraton Chambersburg | 1123 Lincoln Way East | Chambersburg, PA | 15.9 mi. | (717) 263-9191 | | Motel 6 #1259 | 11321 Massey Blvd | Hagerstown, MD | 16.0 mi. | (301) 582-4445 | | Best Western Chambersburg | 211 Walker Rd | Chambersburg, PA | 16.0 mi. | (717) 262-4994 | | Days Inn | Rd #2 | Warfordsburg, PA | 16.0 mi. | (814) 735-4347 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson | 17612 Vly Mall Rd | Hagerstown, MD | 16.1 mi. | (301) 582-5003 | | Hampton Inn | 18300 Peak Cir | Hagerstown, MD | 16.1 mi. | (240) 420-1970 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott Hagerstown | 17280 Vly Mall Rd | Hagerstown, MD | 16.1 mi. | (301) 582-0011 | | Days Inn Williamsport | 310 E Potomac St | Williamsport, MD | 16.3 mi. | (301) 582-3500 | | Venice Inn | 431 Dual Hwy | Hagerstown, MD | 16.6 mi. | (301) 733-0830 | | Clarion Hotel & Conference CTR | 901 Dual Hwy | Hagerstown, MD | 17.1 mi. | (301) 733-5566 | | Quality Inn | 1101 Dual Hwy | Hagerstown, MD | 17.3 mi. | (301) 733-2700 | | Super 8-hagerstown | 1220 Dual Hwy | Hagerstown, MD | 17.4 mi. | (301) 739-5800 | | Super 8 Motel | 118 Limestone Rd | Hancock, MD | 17.5 mi. | (301) 678-6101 | | America's Best Value Inn | 2 Blue Hill Rd | Hancock, MD | 17.6 mi. | (301) 678-6108 | | Best Western Waynesboro | 239 W Main St | Waynesboro, PA | 17.7 mi. | (717) 762-9113 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 18216 Col Henry K Douglas Dr | Hagerstown, MD | 18.0 mi. | (301) 766-9449 | | Hampton Inn | 1716 Dual Hwy | Hagerstown, MD | 18.5 mi. | (301) 739-6100 | | Days Inn Breezewood Se | 9648 Old 126 | Warfordsburg, PA | 18.5 mi. | (814) 735-3860 | | Holiday Inn Express Martinsburg North | 1220 TJ Jackson Dr | Falling Waters, WV | 18.6 mi. | (304) 274-6100 | | Comfort Suites Inn | 1801 Dual Hwy | Hagerstown, MD | 18.7 mi. | (301) 791-8100 | | Sheraton Inn Hagerstown Conference Center | 1910 Dual Hwy | Hagerstown, MD | 19.0 mi. | (301) 790-3010 | | Woods Resort The | Mountain Lake Rd @ Rt 9 | Hedgesville, WV | 19.6 mi. | (304) 754-7977 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 1435 Doron Dr | Chambersburg, PA | 19.7 mi. | (717) 263-0596 | | Comfort Inn | 16550 Lincoln Hwy | Breezewood, PA | 19.8 mi. | (814) 735-2200 |
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| Beaver Creek House Bed And Breakfast | 20432 Beaver CRK Rd | Hagerstown, MD | 16.1 mi. | (301) 797-4764 |
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Mercersburg Weather & Climate
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South Central Pennsylvania experiences four seasons, although there are variations depending on the area and altitude. Summers tend to be hot and humid, while winters are cold with snow; the mountainous areas are typically cooler in summer, and receive a lot more snow in the wintertime. July is usually the warmest month with temperatures averaging 80°F (27°C), although the southern part of the state is often hotter. The coldest time of year is January. Spring and autumn are the best times to travel, as they are moderate in temperature, with less humidity. Peak tornado season in the eastern U.S. is usually between May and July.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
39°F |
21°F |
2.80 in. |
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| February |
43°F |
23°F |
2.43 in. |
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| March |
52°F |
29°F |
3.66 in. |
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| April |
65°F |
38°F |
3.72 in. |
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| May |
74°F |
47°F |
4.34 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
56°F |
4.16 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
60°F |
3.70 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
58°F |
3.95 in. |
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| September |
78°F |
51°F |
3.72 in. |
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| October |
66°F |
39°F |
3.50 in. |
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| November |
54°F |
32°F |
3.42 in. |
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| December |
42°F |
24°F |
3.15 in. |
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Mercersburg Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Eastern Wv Regional Shepherd Field (MRB) located about 29 miles south of Mercersburg in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County airport (JST) located approximately 59 miles northwest of Mercersburg in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the Washington Dulles International airport (IAD) located roughly 65 miles south of Mercersburg in Washington, District Of Columbia, and finally the Harrisburg International airport (MDT) located around 65 miles east of Mercersburg in Harrisburg ( Middletown ), Pennsylvania.
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Mercersburg Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Lakemont Park | Altoona | PA | 54.3 mi. | | | Williams Grove Park | Mechanicsburg | PA | 54.3 mi. | | | DelGrosso's Amusement Park | Tipton | PA | 59.5 mi. | | | Jeepers | Rockville | MD | 65.2 mi. | | | Hersheypark | Hershey | PA | 73.4 mi. | | | Idlewild Park | Ligonier | PA | 76.2 mi. | | | Jeepers | Parkville | MD | 78.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | Greenbelt | MD | 79.0 mi. | | | Dutch Wonderland | Lancaster | PA | 85.9 mi. | | | Six Flags America | Mitchellville | MD | 87.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Chesapeake Beach Water Park | Chesapeake Beach | MD | 107.6 mi. | | | Sandcastle Water Park | Pittsburgh | PA | 118.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Whitetail Golf Resort | Mercersburg | PA | | | | Great Cove Golf Recreation | McConnellsburg | PA | 8.4 mi. | | | Greencastle Greens Golf Club | Greencastle | PA | 10.1 mi. | | | Majestic Ridge Golf Club | Chambersburg | PA | 14.7 mi. | | | Rocky Spring Golf Course | Chambersburg | PA | 14.7 mi. | | | Black Rock Golf Course | Hagerstown | MD | 16.2 mi. | | | Hagerstown Municipal Golf Course | Hagerstown | MD | 16.2 mi. | | | Beaver Creek Country Club | Hagerstown | MD | 22.2 mi. | | | South Mountain Golf Course | South Mountain | PA | 22.5 mi. | | | Stonebridge Golf Club | Martinsburg | WV | 26.3 mi. | | | Woodbrier Golf Course | Martinsburg | WV | 26.3 mi. | | | Scenic Valley Golf Course | Finleyville | PA | 26.6 mi. | | | Down River Golf Course | Everett | PA | 27.8 mi. | | | Musket Ridge Golf Club | Myersville | MD | 29.1 mi. | | | Maple Run Golf Course | Thurmont | MD | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Whitetail Ski Resort | Mercersburg | PA | | | | Blue Knob | Claysburg | PA | 43.4 mi. | | | Wisp Ski Area | Mchenry | MD | 79.3 mi. | | | Bryce Resort | Basye | VA | 85.1 mi. | | | Massanutten | Harrisonburg | VA | 108.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Cowans Gap State Park | | PA | 11.9 mi. | | | Fort Frederick State Park | | MD | 15.9 mi. | | | Fort Tonoloy State Park | | MD | 18.4 mi. | | | Mont Alto State Park | | PA | 19.8 mi. | | | Berkeley Springs State Park | | WV | 22.1 mi. | | | Caledonia State Park | | PA | 23.2 mi. | | | Greenbrier State Park | | MD | 25.5 mi. | | | Washington Monument State Park | | MD | 27.8 mi. | | | Rumsey Monument State Park | | WV | 28.0 mi. | | | Cacapon State Park | | WV | 30.5 mi. | | | Warriors Path State Park | | PA | 31.0 mi. | | | Gathland State Park | | MD | 32.7 mi. | | | Big Spring State Park | | PA | 32.7 mi. | | | Gambrill State Park | | MD | 33.1 mi. | | | Fowler Hollow State Park | | PA | 35.0 mi. | | | Pine Grove Furnace State Park | | PA | 35.1 mi. | | | Trough Creek State Park | | PA | 36.1 mi. | | | Kings Gap State Park | | PA | 37.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Old Bedford Village | Bedford | PA | 34.5 mi. | (History) | | Schifferstadt Architectural Museum | Frederick | MD | 38.8 mi. | (History) | | Juniata College Museum of Art | Huntingdon | PA | 45.7 mi. | (Art) | | Loudoun Museum | Leesburg | VA | 52.5 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| National Zoo Conservation & Research Center | Front Royal | VA | 64.8 mi. | | | ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife Park | Hershey | PA | 73.4 mi. | | | The Baltimore Zoo | Baltimore | MD | 78.2 mi. | | | National Aquarium in Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 78.2 mi. | | | National Zoological Park | Washington | DC | 79.4 mi. | | | Clyde Peeling's Reptiland Ltd. | Allenwood | PA | 103.0 mi. | | | Pittsburgh Zoo | Pittsburgh | PA | 118.4 mi. | | | National Aviary in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 118.4 mi. | |
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