Byers-Muma House

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Byers-Muma House
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Location1402 Trout Run Rd., East Donegal Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°5′12″N76°33′4″W / 40.08667°N 76.55111°W / 40.08667; -76.55111 Coordinates: 40°5′12″N76°33′4″W / 40.08667°N 76.55111°W / 40.08667; -76.55111
Arealess than one acre
Builtc 1740, c. 1805, c. 1840–1850, 1998
Architectural styleColonial, Georgian
NRHP reference No. 02000070 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 22, 2002

Byers-Muma House is a historic home located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is a 2+12-story, stone dwelling with Pennsylvania German Colonial and Georgian style design influences. The original section was built about 1740, with additions about 1805, 1840–1850, and 1998. Also on the property is a mid-18th century well. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.Note: This includes B. Raid (August 2001). 01H.pdf "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Byers-Muma House" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-02-18.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)