National Historic Landmark

Summerseat

Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Listed
July 16, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000685

About this property

Summerseat, also known as the George Clymer House and Thomas Barclay House, is a historic house museum at Hillcrest and Legion Avenues in Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Built about 1765, it is the only house known to have been owned by two signers of the United States Declaration of Independence, Founding Fathers George Clymer and Robert Morris, and as a headquarters of General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The house is now managed by the Morrisville Historical Society, which offers tours. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965.

Location

Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
40.20816, -74.77962

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Summerseat listed on the National Register?

Summerseat was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Summerseat?

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

Is Summerseat a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Summerseat 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 Summerseat?

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

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