John Englehardt Homestead
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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The John Englehardt Homestead is an historic home that is located in Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States.
John Englehardt Homestead | |
John Englehardt Homestead. November 2012. | |
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| Location | West of Schwenksville off Pennsylvania Route 73 on Keyser Road, Upper Frederick Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°16′57″N 75°31′54″W |
| Area | 80 acres (32 ha) |
| Built | c. 1725, 1800, 1850 |
| Architectural style | Germanic style, Late Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001650[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 4, 1973 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]
History and architectural features
Built in three sections between 1725 and roughly 1850, this historic structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]
The oldest part is a 2+1⁄2-story, stone dwelling, with a two-bay Germanic style front facade. A 2+1⁄2-story, Georgian-style, five-bay-wide, stone section was added circa 1800. The third section was built in the mid-nineteenth century, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, frame structure. Also located on the property is a contributing Swiss bank barn.[2]
Gallery
General view of the John Englehardt Farm
