This house was the home of Eli Slifer who was born in Chester County in 1818, the third son of Abram and Mary Coulter Slifer. He served as a member of the Assembly from 1850 to 1851, and as a state Senator from 1852 to 1854. In 1855, he was elected Treasurer of the Commonwealth; a second term beginning in 1860 was interrupted when Governor Andrew Curtin asked him to serve as Secretary of the Commonwealth for the duration of the Civil War. This house was built in 1860 and was designed by architect Samuel Sloan.
Location:
Hwy 15, Lewisburg Pennsylvania
Telephone
570-524-2245
Other History nearby:
(Boalsburg) Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion
(Milesburg) Curtin Village
(Lock Haven) Heisey Museum
(Northumberland) Joseph Priestley House
(Chalk Hill) Kentuck Knob
(Williamsport) Lycoming County Historical Society Museu
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02/21 Coming to The Lewisburg area
Maryland Faerie Festival Darlington MD May10-12 The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries in an atmosphere and with entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature.
South 9th Street Italian Market Festival Philadelphia PA May18-19 Bring the entire family to experience the Annual Procession of Saints, and to enjoy the Live Entertainment, Family Events, Crafts, Food, Food and more Food!
Saint Anthony's Italian Festival Wilmington DE June9-16 The Italian Festival celebrates the spirit of Italy’s idyllic island paradise, Sicily.
The Kutztown Festival Kutztown PA June29-July7 The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife festival in America. Share an Affordable Day of Family Fun with the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Wilmington Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Festival Wilmington DE July27-28 The Guild is known for uniting impeccable craftsmen with craft-seeking customers in search of one-of-a-kind objects made in America. This annual two-day event delivers exceptional works to a savvy audience.
Schuyler County Italian American Festival Watkins Glen NY August2-4 The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.
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