Gen. John Lacey Homestead facts for kids
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Gen. John Lacey Homestead
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The General John Lacey Homestead in October 2012
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Forest Grove Rd., Buckingham Township, Wycombe, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1755 |
| Built by | John Lacey |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003448 |
| Added to NRHP | December 2, 1980 |
The General John Lacey Homestead is a very old and important house located in Wycombe, within Buckingham Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It's known for its long history and for being the home of a brave general from the American Revolutionary War.
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The General John Lacey Homestead
This historic house is special because it wasn't built all at once. Instead, it grew over more than 200 years, with new parts added at different times. The very first part of the house was built way back in 1755.
A House with a Long History
The oldest section of the homestead is a two-and-a-half-story building made of stone. It has a roof covered in slate, which is a type of rock. Over the years, five more sections were added to this original part. Some of these additions are also made of stone with slate roofs, just like the first part. Other sections include a stone part covered in plaster, a covered porch, and a wooden section. This means the house has many different looks and styles, showing how it changed over centuries.
Who Was General John Lacey?
The homestead is named after General John Lacey (1755–1814), who lived here. He was an important figure during the American Revolutionary War. General Lacey fought for American independence against the British. He was born in 1755, the same year the oldest part of this house was built. His connection makes the homestead a significant piece of American history.
A Special Historic Place
Because of its age and its link to General John Lacey, the homestead is recognized as a very important historical site. In 1980, it was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list kept by the United States government of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. Being on this list helps protect the homestead for future generations to learn from and enjoy.
