Isaiah Paxson Farm
United States historic place
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The Isaiah Paxson Farm, also known as Burgess Lea, is an historic farm complex which is located in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
LocationAlong River Road across from its junction with Laurel Road, Solebury Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°24′14″N 74°59′22″W
Area39.8 acres (16.1 ha)
Built1785
Isaiah Paxson Farm | |
Burgess Lea Farm. Barn. November 2012. | |
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| Location | Along River Road across from its junction with Laurel Road, Solebury Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°24′14″N 74°59′22″W |
| Area | 39.8 acres (16.1 ha) |
| Built | 1785 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003167[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 23, 1984 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[1]
History and architectural features
The complex consists of a house, double barn, carriage house, springhouse, shed, smoke house, and small barnyard building. All of the buildings were constructed of stone. The house was built in 1785, and has a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, gable-roofed, main section with a 2+1⁄2-story kitchen section and one-story shed addition. It was designed in the Georgian style.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[1]