National Register of Historic Places

Oak Hall Historic District

Oak Hall, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Listed
October 24, 1979
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
79002185

About this property

The Oak Hall Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Oak Hall, College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This district includes seventeen contributing buildings and three contributing structures that are located in Oak Hall. The district includes the mansion house that was once owned by General James Irvin, the Irvin stone barn (c. 1825), and a grist mill site. The Irvin Mansion was built circa 1825, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, five-bay, limestone house with a center hall plan and gable roof. It features a mix of Georgian and Late Victorian style details. Associated with the mansion are a small shed, a wagon shed/ice house, a smokehouse, and an privy. The remains of the grist mill were rebuilt as a residence in 1961. Also located in the district are the Johnstonbaugh House (c. 1825), Benjamin Peters House (c. 1860), and Garman House (1866).

Location

Oak Hall, Centre County, Pennsylvania
40.79435, -77.80474

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When was Oak Hall Historic District listed on the National Register?

Oak Hall Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Oak Hall Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Oak Hall Historic District?

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

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