Cuttalossa Valley Historic District facts for kids
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Cuttalossa Valley Historic District
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Cuttalossa Valley Historic District. Hard Times Tavern. November 2012.
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Cuttalossa Rd. from Sugan Rd. to the Delaware R., Solebury Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 90 acres (36 ha) |
| Architectural style | Georgian, Federal, et al. |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000705 |
| Added to NRHP | June 27, 2002 |
The Cuttalossa Valley Historic District is a special place in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It's called a "historic district" because it has many old buildings and sites that are important to history. Imagine a whole valley filled with clues from the past!
This district follows the narrow valley of the Cuttalossa Creek. It's like a time capsule, showing how people lived and worked long ago.
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Exploring Cuttalossa Valley's History
The Cuttalossa Valley Historic District was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. This means it's recognized as a very important historical area in the United States. It's a place worth protecting so future generations can learn from it.
What You'll Find in the Valley
This historic district covers about 90 acres. It's home to many cool old things. You'll find 23 important buildings, 10 historical sites, and 4 unique structures. These include:
- Old houses where families lived
- Outbuildings like barns and sheds
- An old mill, which was used to grind grain
- Bridges that cross the creek
- A fountain
- Even the remains of old mills, dams, and water channels (called mill races)
Many of the buildings show off classic styles like Federal and Georgian architecture. These are types of building designs that were popular hundreds of years ago. They often have special details like balanced windows and grand entrances.
Famous Spots in the Valley
Some of the most well-known places in the Cuttalossa Valley include:
- The Hard Times Tavern, built around 1750
- The Samuel Armitage House
- The Hill House
- The Watson Kenderline House
- The Cuttalossa Inn
- And a place called Laurelton
Each of these places tells a part of the valley's long story. They help us understand what life was like in Pennsylvania centuries ago.
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Cuttalossa Inn.
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John Kenderdine Mill Remnants.
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John Kenderdine Mill Remnants.
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John Kenderdine Mill Dam.
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Barn on Samuel Armitage Homestead.
