Waynesborough
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| Waynesborough | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | 2049 Waynesborough Rd., Paoli, Pennsylvania |
| Built/Founded: | 1745 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | Georgian |
| Designated as NHL: | November 28, 1972[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | March 07, 1973[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 73001603 |
| Governing body: | Private |
Waynesborough, also known as Gen. Anthony Wayne House, was the home of American Revolutionary War general Anthony Wayne (1745-1796). He lived there for all his life except his last 5 years.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972.[1][3]
The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (Landmarks) offers tours of Waynesborough from mid-March through December on Wednesday through Sunday from 1-3 p.m.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Waynesborough. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Charles W. Snell (March 02, 1972), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: General Anthony Wayne House, "Waynesborough" / WaynesboroughPDF (490 KiB), National Park Service
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