Edward Morgan Log House facts for kids
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Edward Morgan Log House
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Morgan Log House, October 2007
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 850 Weikel Rd. near Kulpsville, Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 1.7 acres (0.69 ha) |
| Built | 1770 |
| Architectural style | Medieval European Log House |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001646 |
| Added to NRHP | May 17, 1973 |
The Edward Morgan Log House is a very old and special house. It was built around 1770. You can find it at 850 Weikel Road in Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it's an important building worth protecting.
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The Story of the Morgan Log House
Who Lived Here? Early Owners
The land where the house stands was first given out in 1702. Edward Morgan bought 309 acres of this land in 1708. He was likely the first person to live on the property. Edward Morgan moved to Pennsylvania in 1698. He settled north of the main Welsh community in Gwynedd.
A Famous Family Connection
In 1720, Edward Morgan's daughter, Sarah, married Squire Boone. Ten years later, in 1730, Sarah and Squire moved to Berks County. Their famous son, Daniel Boone, was born there in 1734. Daniel Boone became a well-known American pioneer and explorer. Other people related to Edward Morgan include Daniel Morgan and Lowell Thomas.
Passing Through Many Hands
In 1723, Edward Morgan gave 104 acres, including the house, to his son John Morgan. John sold the property in 1741. Later, in 1770, John Yeakel bought the property. He then sold 82 acres to Yellis Cassel in 1774. The Cassel family owned the house for 99 years. After them, Frederick Bower bought the house and 62 acres.
Saving the House from Demolition
Over the years, the house had several other owners. In 1965, William Nash bought the house and 17 acres. He planned to build new homes on the land. In 1967, the house was almost torn down. But people realized it was a historic building. An organization was quickly formed to save it. In 1970, Towamencin Township bought the house and 1.7 acres of land.
Today, the Welsh Valley Preservation Society takes care of the Morgan Log House. They offer tours so people can visit and learn about its history.
What Does It Look Like? The House's Design
The Edward Morgan Log House is two-and-a-half stories tall. It has a chimney in the middle. The house was built using strong white oak logs. The logs fit together with special notches at the corners. The spaces between the logs were filled with stones placed diagonally.
A special roof section, called a pent roof, goes around three sides of the house. The ends of the roof, called gable ends, were covered with vertical wood panels. Inside, many of the original parts are still there. This includes old metal hardware made by hand and a large fireplace in the center of the house.
By 1976, the inside of the house was restored. The first floor has three rooms. There is also a partial basement with a "spring room." The second floor has three rooms, and the attic is one open space.
