Montgomery, Gen. William, House
Why it's listed
Built of random-laid stone in 1792 at No. 1 Bloom Street, this two and one half story house has a pedimented gable roof, a stone chimney in the western gable end, and a two-story rear wing. Its interior retains wide plank floors and painted plaster walls with chair rails, and the first floor is divided by a wide side hall. General William Montgomery, who founded Danville on land he bought in 1774, had the house built the same year he began a two-year term in the Third Congress. For many years it was considered the finest house in the region. Montgomery had earlier served as a Chester County delegate to revolutionary meetings in 1775 and 1776 and commanded a militia regiment that served in New Jersey. Later he was appointed major general of militia for three counties and became an associate judge of Northumberland County in 1801. Attached to the stone house is an older log and frame section, believed to be the first Montgomery House, built in 1777.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant for its association with William Montgomery, a Revolutionary patriot, general, congressman, postmaster and judge who founded Danville. It is described as the finest house in the region for many years and as the site of the first house in the county in its log section. The stone mansion is presented as a surviving example of his local leadership and of early settlement.
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 79002305, listed August 9, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1 and 3 Bloom St., Danville |
|---|---|
| County | Montour County |
| Listed | August 9, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002305 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1777-1792 |
| Architect / builder | William Montgomery |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The attached log and frame section is currently used as a home; the interior is described as in excellent condition and little altered. |
| Acreage | 0.4 |
| Within district | Danville Historic District |
| Coordinates | 40.96451, -76.61625 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79002305.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5532296
- This listing as JSON
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