National Register of Historic Places

Milanville Historic District

Milanville, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Listed
April 28, 1993
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
93000352

About this property

The Milanville Historic District, is a national historic district that is located in Damascus Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The Milanville Historic District is situated at the confluence of Calkins Creek and the Delaware River, with the river to the east and New York State beyond. Wooded hills to the west form a backdrop for the community. The creek flows west-to-east along the northern edge of the district. River Road and Route 63029 intersect at the center of the village, forming a Y-shaped district. The district has nineteenth and early twentieth century vernacular architecture, influenced by Queen Anne, Italianate, Greek Revival and Gothic Revival architectural styles. Buildings are wood framed, most of them built between 1850 and 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 by Dr. Brent D. Glass.

Location

Milanville, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
41.67142, -75.06304

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Millanville-Skinners Falls Bridge
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0.3 mi
Damascus Historic District
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2.7 mi
Hill's Sawmill
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8.7 mi
Honesdale Residential Historic District
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11.8 mi
Wilmot House
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12.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Milanville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Milanville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 28, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Milanville Historic District?

Milanville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Milanville Historic District?

The period of significance for Milanville Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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