Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Marshallton is an unincorporated community, census designated place, and federal historic district in West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020, the CDP had a population of 500.[2] It is one of three historic districts in West Bradford Township that are on the National Register of Historic Places. The village is largely known for its historic buildings, some notable restaurants, and the nearby Highland Orchards, a pick-your-own orchard offering a variety of produce year round and very popular for its apples and pumpkins as well as products made from the same. Highland Orchards is a frequent field trip destination for local schools, especially in the fall.

Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Blacksmith in Marshallton
Blacksmith in Marshallton
Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Marshallton is located in Pennsylvania
Marshallton
Marshallton
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 39°56′59″N 75°40′49″W / 39.94972°N 75.68028°W / 39.94972; -75.68028
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
TownshipWest Bradford
Population
 (2020)
 • Total500
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
19382
Area code610
Marshallton Historic District
Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania
LocationStrasburg Rd., Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°56′59″N 75°40′49″W / 39.94972°N 75.68028°W / 39.94972; -75.68028
Area102 acres (41 ha)
Architectural styleMid 19th Century Revival, Colonial, Federal
NRHP reference No.86000056[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 8, 1986

History

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The Marshallton Historic District encompasses 65 contributing buildings and three contributing sites. It includes the separately listed Humphry Marshall House, Marshalton Inn, and Bradford Friends Meetinghouse.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau.
  3. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Martha Leigh Wolf (September 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Marshallton Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved December 15, 2012.
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