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It was built in 1798, and is a |
It was built in 1798, and is a {{frac|2|1|2}}-story, rectangular red [[sandstone]] building that was designed in the [[Georgian architecture|Georgian]] style. It measures {{convert|22|ft|abbr=off}} by {{convert|50|ft|abbr=off}} and is five bays wide. Also located on the property are a contributing small [[stable]]/[[carriage house]] (c. 1902) and a former [[kitchen#Colonial America|summer kitchen]] (c. 1878). The property is located at a former [[Ford (crossing)|ford]] across the [[Conewago Creek (west)|Conewago Creek]].<ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H000620_01H.pdf}}| title = National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Pettit's Ford| accessdate = December 8, 2011| author = Col. James H. Aarestad| format = PDF| date= January 1983}}</ref> |
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It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983.<ref name="nris"/> |
It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983.<ref name="nris"/> |
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| Location | 4400 Colonial Road, west of Dover, Dover Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°59′17″N 76°55′50″W / 39.98806°N 76.93056°W |
| Area | 4.8 acres (1.9 hectares) |
| Built | 1798 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 83002290[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 3, 1983 |
Pettit's Ford is an American historic home that is located in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]
Description
[edit]It was built in 1798, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, rectangular red sandstone building that was designed in the Georgian style. It measures 22 feet (6.7 metres) by 50 feet (15 metres) and is five bays wide. Also located on the property are a contributing small stable/carriage house (c. 1902) and a former summer kitchen (c. 1878). The property is located at a former ford across the Conewago Creek.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Col. James H. Aarestad (January 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Pettit's Ford" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2011.
