John Wentz House

John Wentz House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Pennsylvania Route 82 near Coatesville, East Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	39°56′40″N75°49′59″W / 39.94444°N 75.83306°W / 39.94444; -75.83306
Area	2.1 acres (0.85 ha)
Built	c. 1793
Architectural style	Federal, Vernacular Federal
MPS	East Fallowfield Township MRA East Fallowfield Township MRA
NRHP reference No.	85001156 [1]
Added to NRHP	May 20, 1985

The John Wentz House is an historic American home that is located on Emmitsburg Road (U.S. Route 15), ^[2] East Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. ^[1]

History and architectural features

Built circa 1793, this historic structure is a two-story, four-bay, stuccoed, stone, vernacular Federal-style dwelling. It has a gable roof and a wraparound verandah. Also located on the property are a contributing barn and spring house. ^[3]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. "Wentz House, Emmitsburg Road (U.S. Route 15), just north of Wheatfield Road, Gettysburg, Adams County, PA". Library of Congress. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
3. Historic Research Associates (1981). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania MPS Wentz, John, House. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved December 15, 2025. (Downloading may be slow.)