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Wilmot Mansion is a historic home located at Bethany, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1827, and is a two-story, wood-frame dwelling in the Greek Revival style. It features a pedimented
portico A portico is a porch leading to the entrance of a building, or extended as a colonnade, with a roof structure over a walkway, supported by columns or enclosed by walls. This idea was widely used in ancient Greece and has influenced many cult ...
supported by four columns. It was the boyhood home of Congressman, Senator, and abolition advocate
David Wilmot David Wilmot (January 20, 1814 – March 16, 1868) was an American politician and judge. He served as Representative and a Senator for Pennsylvania and as a judge of the Court of Claims. He is best known for being the prime sponsor and eponym ...
(1814-1868). ''Note:'' This includes It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.


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Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Greek Revival houses in Pennsylvania Houses completed in 1827 Houses in Wayne County, Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Wayne County, Pennsylvania 1827 establishments in Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-NRHP-stub