Caln Meeting House facts for kids
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Caln Meeting House
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Caln Meeting House, HABS Photo
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 901 Caln Meeting House Rd., near Coatesville, Caln Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | 1726 |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003182 |
| Added to NRHP | May 03, 1984 |
The Caln Meeting House is a very old and special building located near Coatesville in Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It's a historic Quaker meeting house, which is a place where Quakers gather for worship and community events.
This building was first constructed way back in 1726. It is made from tan fieldstone, which are natural stones found in fields. The meeting house was made bigger in 1801 to reach the size you see today.
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A Historic Landmark
The Caln Meeting House is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it's recognized as a significant historical site in the United States.
What is a Quaker Meeting House?
A Quaker meeting house is a simple building used by members of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. These buildings are usually plain, reflecting the Quaker belief in simplicity. They are places for quiet worship, community meetings, and sometimes even schools.
Visiting the Meeting House
Today, the Caln Meeting House is open sometimes for special museum events. It's a great chance to step back in time and see what life was like long ago.
Part of the building is used by the Old Caln Historical Society. They have a local history museum there. You can see old items, documents, and other cool things that tell the story of the area.
Graveyards and History
There are also two graveyards connected to the meeting house. One is on the northern side of the building. Another graveyard is located across PA 340. These graveyards hold the resting places of many people who were part of the Caln community over the centuries.
