Indian Deep Farm
Also known as: Site #49-1
Why it's listed
Indian Deep Farm is a farm complex in Newlin Township, Chester County, on the north bank of the West Branch Brandywine River. The main house has a stone core, which was the original kitchen with a cooking fireplace and bake oven, joined to a brick main block. The farm was established in the 1750s, and most of its buildings date from the early to mid 19th century. The stone barn was in place by 1830 and was enlarged in 1877 by Robert B. Lamborn, who also rebuilt the shop and added a slaughterhouse. The property is significant for its long agricultural use and its links to the Underground Railroad. Isaac and Thamazine Meredith's home was a station on the route through the township. The farm was also associated with the Buffington family, who helped support Indian Hannah, the last Lenape in Chester County. It was designated a Century Farm in 1978.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the farm is primarily important as an agricultural complex that has operated continuously since the 1750s and was designated a Century Farm in 1978. It is also linked to the Underground Railroad through the Meredith family, to the Buffington family's support of Indian Hannah, and to Quaker families in the area.
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 85002372, listed September 16, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Glenhall & Groundhog College Rds., Newlin Twp. |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Listed | September 16, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002372 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1780-1820 |
| Architectural style | PennPlan core |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The farm is still in the Roberts family's ownership and maintained as a working farm. |
| Acreage | 7.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.92612, -75.69945 (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 85002372.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6020224
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.