Hayhurst Farm
Also known as: Sullivan's Headquarters
Why it's listed
Built of stone in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County, by John Hayhurst, possibly as early as 1742, the two-and-a-half-story house was later enlarged with a frame section, probably built in the early or mid nineteenth century. The stone section has stucco over uncoursed masonry, and its interior keeps wide board floors, wood window reveals and cornice moulding, plus two stone fireplaces, one used for cooking. Beside it stands a one-and-a-half-story stone school house, built in 1804 and converted to a shed in 1873. General Sullivan of the Revolutionary forces encamped at the farm from December 20 to 25, 1776, just before the attack on Trenton, which gives the property its historical weight. Hayhurst, a minister among Friends who belonged to Wrightstown Meeting, is also associated with the house, which is regarded as a good example of regional stone architecture.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as a typical early stone house of southeastern Pennsylvania that later received additions, and as a good example of regional style. General Sullivan of the Revolutionary forces encamped at the farm from December 20 to 25, 1776, before the attack on Trenton. The one-room stone school house is described as one of the few remaining early stone school houses of the region.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 74001759, listed February 12, 1974. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NE of Wrightstown on Eagle Rd., Upper Makefield Township, Wrightstown |
|---|---|
| County | Bucks County |
| Listed | February 12, 1974 |
| Reference number | 74001759 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 18th Century |
| Architect / builder | John Hayhurst (builder of the stone section) |
| Areas of significance | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Frame section exterior has been altered with aluminum siding; the school house was converted to a shed in 1873. |
| Acreage | 85 |
| Coordinates | 40.29010, -74.94499 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 74001759.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q16994974
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.