Dougherty, Edward, House
Why it's listed
A house in Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, associated with Edward Dougherty, was placed on the National Register in 1985. Its importance is tied to the agricultural history of the surrounding community and to the architectural development of the East Fallowfield area, though the surviving record is fragmentary and only partly legible. The record does not clearly state the house's construction date, its architect or builder, its architectural style, or its current condition, so these points cannot be given with confidence. What can be said is that the property was identified for its link to farming life in the region and for what it reveals about how buildings in this part of eastern Chester County developed over time. Readers seeking verified details of the house's appearance, materials, dimensions or later alterations should consult the full registration file held by the National Park Service or the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office.
Significance in brief: The surviving fragments suggest the house was significant for its connection to the agricultural history of the surrounding community and for what it shows about architectural development in the East Fallowfield area. The OCR is too garbled to state the argument with confidence.
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 85001145, listed May 20, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | Mt. Carmel Rd., East Fallowfield Township, Coatesville |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Listed | May 20, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85001145 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Acreage | 1.8 |
| Coordinates | 39.96251, -75.86164 (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 85001145.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5342628
- This listing as JSON
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