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Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Blacksmith in Marshallton
Blacksmith in Marshallton
Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Marshallton, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Chester
Township West Bradford
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 500
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
19382
Area code(s) 610
Marshallton Historic District
Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Location Strasburg Rd., Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Area 102 acres (41 ha)
Architectural style Mid 19th Century Revival, Colonial, Federal
NRHP reference No. 86000056
Added to NRHP January 8, 1986

Marshallton is an unincorporated community, census designated place, and federal historic district in West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020, the CDP had a population of 500. It is one of three historic districts in West Bradford Township that are on the National Register of Historic Places. The village is largely known for its historic buildings, some notable restaurants, and the nearby Highland Orchards, a pick-your-own orchard offering a variety of produce year round and very popular for its apples and pumpkins as well as products made from the same. Highland Orchards is a frequent field trip destination for local schools, especially in the fall.

History

The Marshallton Historic District encompasses 65 contributing buildings and three contributing sites. It includes the separately listed Humphry Marshall House, Marshalton Inn, and Bradford Friends Meetinghouse.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

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