Taylor, George, House
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Romans1116
N 40° 38.825 W 075° 28.010
18T E 460529 N 4499686
The George Taylor house (or mansion).
Waymark Code: WMNAK
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2006
Views: 16
From the PA historical marker...
George Taylor
(1716-1781)
Signer, Declaration of Independence, lived here. Delegate to Continental Congress, appointed July 1776. In the Provincial Assembly (elected 1764) he opposed a royal government. An ironmaster. House built 1768; a National Historic Landmark.
-Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 1999
Street address:
Front Street
Catasaqua, PA United States
County / Borough / Parish: Lehigh
Year listed: 1971
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1750-1799
Historic function: Domestic, single dwelling
Current function: Recreation & culture, museum
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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