About this property
The Dobbin House Tavern, known also as Dobbin House, on 89 Steinwehr Avenue in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is a tavern which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was established in 1776, making it the oldest standing structure in the town limits of Gettysburg. It was built to be a home for Reverend Alexander Dobbin and his family. The building may have been a first stop on the Underground Railroad north of the Mason–Dixon line, although this has not been substantiated.
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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 73001584. It was listed on March 25, 1973.
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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 Dobbin House listed on the National Register?
Dobbin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Dobbin House?
Dobbin House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dobbin House?
The period of significance for Dobbin House is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Dobbin House?
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