Gallatin, Albert, House; Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Also known as: Friendship Hill; Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Why it's listed
Friendship Hill, the Fayette County, Pennsylvania residence of Albert Gallatin, was listed in 1966 for its association with politics and government and military affairs. Gallatin, born in Geneva in 1761, arrived in America in 1780, crossed the Alleghenies in 1784 and bought land in Fayette County by 1786. During the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791 to 1794 he opposed the federal excise tax, served as clerk at the August 1792 Pittsburgh meeting, and acted as secretary at the Parkinson's Ferry assembly of August 1794. At the Redstone Old Fort meeting of the Committee of Sixty he carried a vote for submission, 34 to 23. He then addressed the Fayette County township committees before the September 11 deadline. The additional documentation, accepted in 1992, adds his role in the rebellion to the property's record of significance, which the earlier nominations had omitted.
Significance in brief: The additional documentation argues that Gallatin's role in the Whiskey Rebellion was not recognized in earlier nominations and that his conduct as a western political leader during the 1794 insurrection is significant. It describes his efforts to steer the Parkinson's Ferry and Redstone Old Fort meetings toward submission to federal authority and his stance in defending his election.
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 66000663, listed October 15, 1966. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3 mi. N of Point Marion on PA 166, Point Marion |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Listed | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference number | 66000663 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Military, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated January 12, 1965 |
| Acreage | 560 |
| Coordinates | 39.77545, -79.92528 (Wikidata) |
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 66000663.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5504402
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.