About this property
Chadds Ford Historic District is a national historic district located at Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 17 contributing buildings in Chadds Ford village. Notable buildings include the Chads Ford Inn (1807-1810), Merchant Mill (1864), a row of houses built between 1840 and 1850, the bridge across Brandywine Creek, and the Christian C. Sanderson Museum. Located in the district are the separately listed Chad House and N. C. Wyeth House and Studio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000699. It was listed on November 23, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Chadds Ford Historic District listed on the National Register?
Chadds Ford Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Chadds Ford Historic District?
Chadds Ford Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chadds Ford Historic District?
The period of significance for Chadds Ford Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1807.
Can I research the history near Chadds Ford Historic District?
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