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Lapp Log House
The Lapp Log House, also known as the Hopper Log House, is an historic, American home that is located in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. History and architectural features The original section of this historic building dates to circa 1800, and is a two-story, one-bay, log structure. The interior has an eight-foot, stone fireplace and gooseneck spiral staircase. A two-story frame addition was built during the 1800s, with an addition built in the 1900s and the former patio enclosed in 1976. The additions were created in a saltbox form. The house was restored in the 1940s. Also located on the property is a contributing stone Pennsylvania barn, Pennsylvania bank barn. ''Note:'' This includes It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. References {{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
East Whiteland Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,650 at the 2010 census. Mailing addresses associated with East Whiteland include Malvern, Frazer, and a small area of Exton. History Founded in 1704, Whiteland Township was made up of what is today known as East and West Whiteland townships. The first European settlers were Welsh. The name Whiteland came from Whitford Garden in Flintshire, Wales. Whiteland Township was divided into two townships in 1765. Native Americans called the area "The Dark Valley" because of the numerous trees and undergrowth. During the American Revolution, Gen. George Washington and many of his troops camped at Malin Hall here. They were preparing for a September 16, 1777, encounter with British General William Howe. The Continental Army also camped near White Horse Inn on Swedesford Road. Because of bad weather, however, the " Battle of the Clouds" was never fought. The Lapp Log House, St. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |