Corbley, John, Farm
Also known as: Slave Gallant
Why it's listed
A two-story brick farmhouse near Garards Fort in Greene County, Pennsylvania, dated to 1796 and built from clay taken from the embankment where it stands. Its Flemish bond facade, flaring flat brick arches and denticulated cornice reflect Georgian influence, while its asymmetrical plan with a large central hall reflects local building traditions. The interior retains much of its original woodwork, including Classical mantelpieces and board floors. The house is associated with the Reverend John Corbly, who arrived in the region around 1769, was ordained a Baptist minister in 1775 and helped found numerous Baptist churches. He also served as a justice of the peace, a Virginia delegate and later a county coroner. His role in the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, when he was arrested and jailed, is part of the stated basis for the property's importance.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a well-preserved example of a late eighteenth-century southwestern Pennsylvania brick farmhouse, with a largely intact interior of rare integrity. It also links the house to the Reverend John Corbly, a Baptist minister and founder of many regional churches who held public offices and was prominent in local religious and secular life.
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 84003380, listed May 3, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | N of Garards Fort, Garards Fort |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Listed | May 3, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003380 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1700-1799 |
| Architectural style | Vernacular brick farmhouse with Georgian-derived detailing |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture, Religion |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The form describes the property as deteriorated and altered, with a rebuilt south gable end and replaced exterior doors. |
| Acreage | 0.8 |
| Coordinates | 39.82572, -80.02548 (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 84003380.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6227101
- This listing as JSON
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