Garrett Farmstead | |
 Garrett Farmhouse in 2011 | |
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| Location | 808 and 816 Warren Ave. Malvern, PA 19355 USA |
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| Coordinates | 39°59′41″N75°29′19″W / 39.9947°N 75.4886°W Coordinates: 39°59′41″N75°29′19″W / 39.9947°N 75.4886°W |
| Built | 1802 |
| Architect | Isaac Garrett Amos Garrett |
| Architectural style | Colonial/Second Empire |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000076 |
| Added to NRHP | February 27, 2003 |
The Garrett Farmstead is an historic farmhouse which is located in Willistown Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Constructed by Isaac and Amos Garrett near Ridley Creek circa 1802, this former farmstead of Aaron Garrett served as the headquarters for Okehocking Nature Center until 2016 and is owned by the Willistown Township. Ruins comprising the stone foundation of a historic barn are located nearby. [1] [2] [3]
The Garrett Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 2003. [4] [5] [6]
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