Wheatland

Wheatland is a Federal landmark in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Built in 1828, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by LancasterHistory. It has also been depicted in other media.

Location: 1120 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Lancaster
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1572, SRC-1573
• Built in 1828
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1572, SRC-1574
• Architectural style: Federal
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1572, SRC-1573
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1572, SRC-1575, SRC-3590
• Owned by LancasterHistory
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1574, SRC-1573, SRC-6235, SRC-6236
• Architectural style: Federal
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-13480, SRC-13501, SRC-1573

Also depicted in

Cultural depictions beyond film and television — art, games and other media.

• Depicted in Buchanan's America: A Nation Divided (documentary, 2019)
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-17624, SRC-17625, SRC-17626

Evidence & sources

• SRC-13480 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/5bb04f6e-0908-4 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-13501 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/66000669.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-1572 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form (NHL), Wheatland (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1573 — Wheatland (James Buchanan House) – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1574 — About President James Buchanan's Wheatland – LancasterHistory (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1575 — President James Buchanan's Wheatland – American Battlefield Trust (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-17624 — LancasterOnline (LNP | LancasterOnline) — 'Lancaster film adds depth to portrait of James Buchanan; to be shown to Wheatland visitors' (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved August 2026)
• SRC-17625 — LancasterHistory — 'Get Tickets to Wheatland' (official museum/site of the building's owner-operator) (Tier 1, museum/official building site; retrieved August 2026)
• SRC-17626 — Aurora Films — 'The Making Of: Buchanan's America — A Nation Divided' (official site of the film's production company) (Tier 2, production-company official site; retrieved August 2026)
• SRC-3590 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5587 — Library of Congress — Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Wheatland (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6235 — Library of Congress — James Buchanan: A Resource Guide (External Websites) (Tier 1, national library research guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6236 — Discover Lancaster — The LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center (Tier 3, destination marketing organization; retrieved June 2026)

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How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Wheatland?

Yes — Wheatland is open to the public. Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm; guided Wheatland mansion tours hourly 10am-3pm, Jan 20-Nov 14, 2026. Check in at LancasterHistory, 230 N President Ave.. Admission: See LancasterHistory tickets page; tours of Wheatland sold via lancasterhistory.org (call 717-392-4633 to confirm)..

Where is Wheatland located?

Wheatland is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.