Historic Landmarks

This imposing Richardsonian Romanesque “castle”, now on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in the 1890s as a wedding present from steel baron Frank H. Buhl to his wife Julia.  The mansion is the architectural legacy of Youngstown, OH architect Charles Owsley who also designed the Mercer County Courthouse. Buhl Mansion is now a luxury inn with 10 guestrooms, a full-service day spa and elegant wedding venue.   Guided historical tours are available with advanced reservations.

This mansion was built in 1854 by Charles Koonce.  Originally a red brick federal-style farmhouse Koonce descendants whitewashed the home and added the Ionic columns and porches to give the home a southern Georgian plantation charm. After years of standing vacant, Tara- A Country Inn was opened in 1986 as a country inn with 27 guest rooms, casual and gourmet restaurants and banquet facilities. The inn is a virtual museum of Civil War artifacts and Gone with the Wind memorabilia.  Guided tours are available with advanced reservations.

Attached to the page of American History by the Iranian hostage crisis. View one of the largest display of American Flags flying anywhere in the world day or night.

Preserved One-Room School Museum, Teachers Memorial Garden, various other attractions on the grounds

One-room pioneer era (1790-1810) log cabin

Local History Research Library, Museum Galleries, Administrative Office

Inside the Canal Museum, visitors will find various artifacts and historical information from the canal era, including a replica of the Rufus S. Reed — a typical canal boat.

Waugh House Museum is an eight room 1826 Federal style house filled with artifacts, preserving the history of the Greenville area. Come visit Greenville’s oldest brick house. Summer hours: June 1- Aug. 31, weekends only. 1pm-5 pm. Free.

(Seasonal June through September) The Greenville Railroad Park and Museum preserves artifacts and historical documents about the railroads. Kids will love climbing aboard a real train.

Staffed solely by volunteers, the Grove City Area Historical Society And Museum is housed in the historic Travelers Hotel and contains an extensive collection of area artifacts, a research library, and local artists’ paintings.  Genealogy services by our trained genealogists are available by appointment.  Tours of the facility, use of both the general library and the genealogical library, and the Speakers Series are free to the public during our seasonal opening times from mid-April through mid-December.  Be sure to check the website for specific hours of operation.

The beautiful Helen Black Miller Chapel is located on the grounds of the Mercer County Historical Society headquarters in Mercer. Originally known as the Church of St. Edmund the Martyr and located on East Venango Street, the chapel was purchased by MCHS and moved to its current location in 1972. Dedicated to the memory of Helen Black Miller, whose life was devoted to the performance of vocal and instrumental music, the chapel is now available for rental for weddings, recitals, and other special occasions. It is also the home of the Mercer County Historical Society Chamber Players, who give free concerts in the chapel three times a year. Contact the MCHS office at 119 South Pitt Street or 724-662-3490 for more information on renting the chapel.

The Hermitage Historical Society is devoted to expanding the information made available to the public.

We are in charge of handling projects such as photographing old homes, tracing the genealogical trail of Hermitage, and even collecting nostalgic pictures that span from the beginning of the city’s beautiful existence. Check out our website for up-coming events at the Hermitage Historical Society.

HOURS: By appointment, April through December.

Location: Custaloga Town outside Millidgeville, Mercer County, PA Facilities: Indian Cemetery with sacred tree plantings by Seneca Indians. Contact: Mercer County Historical Society main office, 724-662-3490

Sunday 1:00 pm –5:00 pm (seasonal and by appointment)

Mercer County Bridge No. 1801 is on the National Register of Historic Places. This is Mercer County’s only remaining covered bridge. The bridge is located on Township Road 471, approximately one half-mile east of S.R. 18, in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The bridge is situated in a rural area and spans the Shenango River. The structure was constructed in 1868 by the Smith Bridge Company of Tipp City, Ohio. Devised and patented in 1867 by Robert Smith, both tension and compression members were all wood. The Kidds Mill bridge is the only one of Smith’s patented bridges still standing east of Ohio.

Dedicated to preserving and protecting the heritage of Mercer County. Free museum, research, geneology library and much more

Display of items used on farms and in rural industries in the 19th and early 20th century.

The purpose of the society is the collecting of data dealing with the early history of the Sharpsville area, the acquisition and preservation of documents, records, relics, and memorabilia having to do with pioneer days, the encouragement of local historical research and education, the investigation and preservation of historical sites, and publication of papers and articles treating events and persons connected with the Sharpsville area’s history.