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| The log cabin in which President Buchanan was born in April 23, 1791. The cabin is now located on the campus of Mercerburg Academy in Mercerberg. The actual birthsite is located at the Buchanan Birthplace State Park several miles North of town. |
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Flag |
 State Seal |
| Website : www.state.pa.us |
 Capital
: Harrisburg |
 Highest
point : Mount Davis, 3,213 feet |
 Area : 46,058 square miles,
33rd largest state |
 Population : 12,281,054
(2000 US Census) |
 Motto
: Virtue,
liberty and independence |
 Admitted to
Union : December 12, 1787 |
 State
Song : "Pennsylvania" |
 State Bird : Ruffed Grouse |
 State Flower : Mountain Laural |
 State Tree : Hemlock |
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