Marshallton Inn

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Marshallton Inn
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Marshallton Inn, December 2009
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LocationW. Strasburg Rd., West Bradford Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 39°57′1″N75°40′43″W / 39.95028°N 75.67861°W / 39.95028; -75.67861
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Builtc. 1790
Built byWoodward, John; Martin, Abraham
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No. 77001152 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 29, 1977

The Marshallton Inn, also known as The General Wayne Inn, is an historic inn and tavern that is located in West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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Located in the Marshallton Historic District, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. [1]

History and architectural features

The original section of this historic structure was built circa 1790, and was subsequently enlarged with five additions. It is a two-and-one-half-story, fieldstone and frame structure that was designed in an Early Federal style. Originally built as a residence, it was converted to an inn and tavern by 1814. [2] It continues to operate as a tavern and restaurant.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. [1] It is located in the Marshallton Historic District.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "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 Elizabeth Righter and Vance Packard (October 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Marshallton Inn" (PDF). Retrieved December 15, 2012.