John Rex Farm
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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The John Rex Farm, also known as the Goodwin/Strickler Farm, is an historic home and farm that are located in Jefferson Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location0.5 mi. E of Jefferson on PA 188, Jefferson Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°56′16″N 80°2′54″W
Area71 acres (29 ha)
Builtc. 1874
John Rex Farm | |
The main house in September 2014 | |
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| Location | 0.5 mi. E of Jefferson on PA 188, Jefferson Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 39°56′16″N 80°2′54″W |
| Area | 71 acres (29 ha) |
| Built | c. 1874 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000443[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 8, 1998 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]
History and architectural features
The main house was built circa 1874, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, frame dwelling with a steeply pitched gable roof. Designed in the Gothic Revival style, this house was renovated in 1990, at which time a full basement was added. Also located on the property are the contributing summer kitchen (c. 1865), barn (c. 1870), carriage house (c. 1870), smokehouse (c. 1870), and a wrought iron fence (c. 1910).[2]