Simon Cameron House, Harrisburg

Name: Simon Cameron House
Address: 219 S Front St, Harrisburg, 17104-1619, United States
Telephone: +1 717-233-3462

#19 among attractions in Harrisburg

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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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, 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. ()

Built: 1766 (258 years ago)Coordinates: 40°15'24"N, 76°52'43"W

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219 S Front StShipokeHarrisburg 17104-1619 United States

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+1 717-233-3462

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Simon Cameron House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, FNB Field, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
16 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
~1960 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
10 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
0.6 miW
Sport complex, Sport venue, Baseball
FNB Field, Harrisburg
15 min walk • FNB Field is a baseball park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, located on City Island, in the Susquehanna River. It is the home field of the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals, and was the home stadium of Penn FC of the USL.
~1620 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
8 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
0.5 miW
Island, Park
City Island, Harrisburg
13 min walk • City Island is a mile-long island in the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is used mainly for leisure and sports activities. Its previous names have included Turkey Island, Maclay's Island, Forster's Island and Hargast Island.
0.6 miN
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
15 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
~1600 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
8 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
~1380 ftNW
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
7 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
11 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge also known as The People's Bridge, is a truss bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania until 1996.
~1670 ftW
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Harrisburg
9 min walk • The Market Street Bridge is a stone arch bridge that spans the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania.
~1100 ftN
Church
Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg
6 min walk • Salem United Church of Christ, formerly known as Old Salem Reformed Church, is a historic Reformed church at 231 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Simon Cameron House open?

Simon Cameron House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 4 pm
Friday 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Simon Cameron House?

Nearby attractions include Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Harrisburg (5 min walk), Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg (6 min walk), Dauphin County Law Library, Harrisburg (6 min walk), Harrisburg Historic District, Harrisburg (7 min walk).

How to get to Simon Cameron House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Simon Cameron House:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (7 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (8 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (10 min walk)