The Johannes Eberly House, also known as the Old Bricker House or the McCormick House, is an historic American home that is located in Hampden Township in

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. It was listed on the

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in 1973.

History and architectural features

Built between 1794 and 1798, this structure is a -story,

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building with a gable roof, and is four bays wide. Its architecture suggests a transition from

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style, with a combination of Dutch-German and English building styles. Its builder, Martin Rupp, also built the

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. ''Note:'' This includes Listed on the

in 1973, the Johannes Eberly House is also notable for being the site of the

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, the northernmost engagement of

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during the

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References

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