National Register of Historic Places

Strode's Mill Historic District

West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Listed
May 4, 1989
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89000354

About this property

The Strode's Mill Historic District is a national historic district that is located in East Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This district encompasses eleven contributing buildings that are located in the crossroads community of Strode's Mill. The construction of these buildings dates to roughly between 1721 and 1880. This district also includes the separately listed Strode's Mill and East Bradford Boarding School for Boys, Strode Farm, a miller's house, Strode's Pork Products plant, a blacksmith/tenant house, a blacksmith/wheelwright shop, and a tenant house.

Location

West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania
39.92862, -75.61769

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Strode's Mill
Industrial
0 mi
East Bradford Boarding School for Boys
Colonial
0.1 mi
Sharpless Homestead
Industrial
0.8 mi
Lenape Bridge
Civil War
1.1 mi
Davis, Daniel, House and Barn
Colonial
1.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Paoli Massacre (1777)
1777Revolutionary War
3.5 mi
Battle of Chadd's Ford
1777Revolutionary War
4.6 mi
Battle of Brandywine — Chadds Ford
1777Revolutionary War
5 mi
Battle of Brandywine — Chadds Ford Action
1777Revolutionary War
5 mi
Action at Chadd's Ford (Brandywine)
1777Revolutionary War
5.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Strode's Mill Historic District listed on the National Register?

Strode's Mill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Strode's Mill Historic District?

Strode's Mill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Strode's Mill Historic District?

The period of significance for Strode's Mill Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.

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