Marlborough Village Historic District
Why it's listed
Marlborough Village is a rural Quaker crossroads hamlet in East Marlborough and Newlin Townships, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 132 acres of rolling farmland. Its core is a Friends Meeting House dated 1801, built on land given by Richard Barnard and Isaac Baily, with a schoolroom added in 1878. Nearby stand a stone schoolmaster's house of 1829, a general store and residence of 1834 built by John Huey, and a row of five mid-19th century houses from 1840 to 1855 with Greek Revival detailing. The village is listed for its association with Quaker education and abolitionism, including the 1852 Marlborough Disturbance that led to the founding of Longwood Progressive Meeting. Its houses have changed little since the 1850s, and it is regarded as a clear picture of a country Quaker village. The farm that supplied the village lots dates to 1726 and was enlarged in 1771.
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| Period of significance | 1771-1944 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Mid-19th Century/Greek Revival; Bungalow |
| Areas of significance | Social History, Architecture |
| Acreage | 132 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Marlborough Village Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.