Ker-Feal
National Register of Historic Places

Ker-Feal

West Pikeland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Listed
November 7, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
03001125

About this property

Ker-Feal, built in 1775, is an historic fieldstone dwelling that is located in West Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 2003. The property was purchased by Albert C. Barnes and his wife Laura in 1940 and expanded with two additions. The name "Ker-Feal" means "Fidèle's House" in Breton and was named after Barnes' favorite dog, Fidèle de Port Manech. The property is now owned by the Barnes Foundation. Ker-Feal received an upgraded climate-control system in 2001 paid for with several grants. Another grant in 2006 allowed for grounds assessment. National Register of Historic Places listings in Northern Chester County, Pennsylvania

Location

1081 Bodine Rd., Chester Springs
West Pikeland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
40.07855, -75.60937

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Nearby Battles

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When was Ker-Feal listed on the National Register?

Ker-Feal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Ker-Feal?

Ker-Feal is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ker-Feal?

The period of significance for Ker-Feal is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1775.

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