Robert Fulton Birthplace
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| Robert Fulton Birthplace | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
| Nearest city: | Quarryville, Pennsylvania |
| Built/Founded: | 1765 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | No Style Listed |
| Designated as NHL: | January 29, 1964[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000670 |
| Governing body: | State |
Robert Fulton Birthplace is a stone house that was the birthplace of inventor Robert Fulton.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964.[1][3]
It is located approximately 8 miles south of Quarryville, Pennsylvania on U.S. Route 22[1] or 7.5 miles south on U.S. Route 222.[3]
The Southern Lancaster Historical Society gives weekend tours of the house from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Robert Fulton Birthplace. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ a b Richard E. Greenwood (1974(?)), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Robert Fulton BirthplacePDF (313 KiB), National Park Service and Accompanying 4 photos, exterior, from 1963, 1972, and 1974.PDF (850 KiB)
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