National Register of Historic Places

Bowman's Castle

Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Listed
March 3, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001641

About this property

Bowman's Castle, also known as Nemacolin Castle, was built in present-day Brownsville, Pennsylvania, at the western terminus of the Nemacolin's Trail on the east bank of the Monongahela River. It was built around the original trading post, which was built near the site of Fort Burd, the latter built by British colonists during the French and Indian War. Construction on the castle, including addition of a crenellated tower, continued through the Victorian era, when it was considered an engineering marvel.

Location

Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
40.02265, -79.88358

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Brownsville Commercial Historic District
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0.1 mi
Brownsville Northside Historic District
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0.2 mi
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0.3 mi
St. Peter's Church
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Brownsville Bridge
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0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Jumonville Glen 1754
1754Colonial
10.6 mi
Jumonville Glen Skirmish 1754
1754Colonial
13.3 mi

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When was Bowman's Castle listed on the National Register?

Bowman's Castle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Bowman's Castle?

Bowman's Castle is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bowman's Castle?

The period of significance for Bowman's Castle is recorded as the industrial era.

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