National Historic Landmark

Stiegel-Coleman House

Brickerville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Listed
November 13, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000668

About this property

The Stiegel-Coleman House, also known as Elizabeth Farms, is an historic mansion house which is located at 2121 Furnace Hills Pike (Pennsylvania Route 501), just north of Brickerville, Pennsylvania. Built in 1757 and substantially enlarged in 1780, it was the home of two of colonial Pennsylvania's early iron and glass makers, William Stiegel and Robert Coleman. The furnace they operated, whose archaeological remains were rediscovered in 2004, was one of the most successful in the Thirteen Colonies, and provided war materials for Continental Army. Their house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966. It has remained in the hands of Coleman descendants, mostly as a private residence. Related structures adjacent to the house and dating from the 1700s were renovated and repurposed for an event venue in 2020-21.

Location

Brickerville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
40.23895, -76.29551

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Stiegel-Coleman House listed on the National Register?

Stiegel-Coleman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Stiegel-Coleman House?

Stiegel-Coleman House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Stiegel-Coleman House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Stiegel-Coleman House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Stiegel-Coleman House?

The period of significance for Stiegel-Coleman House is recorded as the industrial era.

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