Marshallton is an unincorporated community, census designated place, and federal historic district in West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020, the CDP had a population of 500.[2] It is one of three historic districts in West Bradford Township that are on the National Register of Historic Places. The village is largely known for its historic buildings, some notable restaurants, and the nearby Highland Orchards, a pick-your-own orchard offering a variety of produce year round and very popular for its apples and pumpkins as well as products made from the same. Highland Orchards is a frequent field trip destination for local schools, especially in the fall.
Marshallton, Pennsylvania | |
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 Blacksmith in Marshallton | |
 Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania | |
  Marshallton Location within the state of Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates: 39°56′59″N 75°40′49″W / 39.94972°N 75.68028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | West Bradford |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 500 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 19382 |
| Area code | 610 |
Marshallton Historic District | |
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| Location | Strasburg Rd., Marshallton, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39°56′59″N 75°40′49″W / 39.94972°N 75.68028°W |
| Area | 102 acres (41 ha) |
| Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival, Colonial, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 86000056[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 8, 1986 |
History
editThe Marshallton Historic District encompasses 65 contributing buildings and three contributing sites. It includes the separately listed Humphry Marshall House, Marshalton Inn, and Bradford Friends Meetinghouse.[3]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Martha Leigh Wolf (September 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Marshallton Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved December 15, 2012.