John Jenks House (1805) - Langhorne, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
N 40° 10.493 W 074° 55.191
18T E 506824 N 4447170
Gorgeous Federal, stone house with cool dormers and front porch portico with simple columns adorn this ageless street.
Waymark Code: WM8VB9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The Langhorne Historic District includes many of the early buildings in this historic borough. This house represents one of the earliest, being built in 1805. No history about the house i available. The nomination form and contributing structure narratives were mailed to me by Christine Messing who works at the NR/NHL Archives in Washington, D.C. I have included an image below of the excerpt for this site.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1805

Architectural Period/Style: Federal

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Home

Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
None

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Contributing Structure to the Historic District

Main Material of Construction: Stone

Private/Public Access: Private

Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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