Andalusia
Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Country estate of Nicholas Biddle (1786-1844), poet, lawyer, agriculturalist, state senator, and president of the Second Bank of the United States. Biddle's struggle with President Andrew Jackson over the Bank's financial control of the nation's monetary system was one of the most controversial issues of the era. Andalusia, designed by Benjamin H. Latrobe and Thomas U. Walter, shows the influence of both Regency and Greek Revival styles of architecture. Named a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
Andalusia was the country estate of Nicholas Biddle (1786–1844), a poet, lawyer, state senator, and agriculturalist best remembered as president of the Second Bank of the United States. His fierce contest with President Andrew Jackson over the Bank's control of the nation's money became one of the defining political battles of the age. Designed with help from architects Benjamin H. Latrobe and Thomas U. Walter, the house blends Regency and Greek Revival styles and was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
Why it matters
Andalusia is the home of the man at the center of the 'Bank War,' a struggle over federal financial power whose questions about central banking still echo in American life.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- Illadelph Glass Gallery12.4 mi away · 68 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Muse Gallery12.4 mi away · 52 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Larry Becker Contemporary Art12.4 mi away · 43 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Betsy Ross House12.4 mi away · 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Paradigm Gallery + Studio12.6 mi away · 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- National Constitution Center12.6 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle10.7 mi away
- Penguin Park Exhibit12.2 mi away
- Camden Children's Garden12.3 mi away
- Arrow Head Train & Station12.3 mi away
- Butterfly House12.3 mi away
- Carousel12.3 mi away
Food & drink
- 3J's Cafe12.6 mi away · 317 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Bubble Tea Room12.6 mi away · 319 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- PrimoHoagies12.6 mi away · 304 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Fork12.6 mi away · 306 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Menagerie Coffee12.6 mi away · 18 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- National Mechanics12.6 mi away · 22 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia
Places to stay
- Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E - Penns Landing12.3 mi away · 100 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
- Penn's View Hotel12.4 mi away · 14 North Front Street, Philadelphia
- The Philadelphia House12.5 mi away · 17 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District12.6 mi away · 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Apple Hostels12.6 mi away · 33 Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing12.6 mi away · 201 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
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Related people
- · Nicholas Biddle
- · Andrew Jackson
- · Benjamin H. Latrobe
- · Thomas U. Walter
Related events
- · Bank War
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