National Register of Historic Places

Poplar Lane

King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Listed
May 21, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002436

About this property

"Poplar Lane", also known as "Ballygomingo," is a historic house located in Gulph Mills, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It served as General George Washington's headquarters in December 1778, prior to the Continental Army's march to winter quarters at Valley Forge. The original house seems to have been three bays wide, and was built in 1758. It was widened to six bays in 1816, resulting in an asymmetrical facade. The four-bay wing with the two-story portico was added about 1821. The current house is a 10-bay, two-and-a-half-story stone building faced with stucco. This includes the 1821 wing, that features a two-story portico with balcony that screens a spacious living room below and a bedroom suite above. Poplar Lane was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Location

1000 Boxwood Ct.
King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
40.10659, -75.33848

Categories

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Sources

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When was Poplar Lane listed on the National Register?

Poplar Lane was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Poplar Lane?

Poplar Lane is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Poplar Lane?

The period of significance for Poplar Lane is recorded as the industrial era.

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