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Welcome to Crawford County, Pennsylvania! This page is all about the cool and historic places in our county that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list of important buildings, bridges, and areas that the United States government wants to protect because they have a lot of history.

These places are super important because they tell us stories about the past. They show us how people lived, worked, and built things many years ago. There are 19 different places and areas in Crawford County that are on this special list. You can even see where many of them are on a map if you look at their coordinates!


Historic Places in Crawford County

This section lists the amazing places in Crawford County that are currently on the National Register of Historic Places. Each one has a unique story!

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Baldwin-Reynolds House
Baldwin-Reynolds House
December 30, 1974
(#74001777)
Terrace Street
41°38′52″N 80°09′07″W / 41.647778°N 80.151944°W / 41.647778; -80.151944 (Baldwin-Reynolds House)
Meadville This historic house in Meadville is a beautiful example of old architecture. It was added to the list in 1974.
2 Bentley Hall
Bentley Hall
May 6, 1977
(#77001156)
Allegheny College campus
41°38′55″N 80°08′51″W / 41.648611°N 80.1475°W / 41.648611; -80.1475 (Bentley Hall)
Meadville Located on the campus of Allegheny College, Bentley Hall is an important building that has been part of the college's history for a long time. It joined the list in 1977.
3 Bridge in East Fallowfield Township
Bridge in East Fallowfield Township
June 22, 1988
(#88000825)
Legislative Route 20012 over Unger Run
41°32′06″N 80°20′12″W / 41.535000°N 80.336667°W / 41.535000; -80.336667 (Bridge in East Fallowfield Township)
East Fallowfield Township This bridge crosses Unger Run and was recognized for its historical value in 1988.
4 Bridge in Oil Creek Township
Bridge in Oil Creek Township
June 22, 1988
(#88000833)
State Route 2020 over Oil Creek
41°37′45″N 79°42′10″W / 41.629167°N 79.702778°W / 41.629167; -79.702778 (Bridge in Oil Creek Township)
Oil Creek Township This bridge over Oil Creek was listed in 1988, but it has since been removed from its original spot.
5 Bridge in Rockdale Township
Bridge in Rockdale Township
June 22, 1988
(#88000829)
Legislative Route 20076 over French Creek
41°48′38″N 79°59′02″W / 41.810417°N 79.983889°W / 41.810417; -79.983889 (Bridge in Rockdale Township)
Rockdale Township Another historic bridge, this one crosses French Creek in Rockdale Township and was added to the list in 1988.
6 Bridge in West Mead Township
Bridge in West Mead Township
June 22, 1988
(#88000827)
Legislative Route 20027 over French Creek
41°35′21″N 80°09′02″W / 41.589167°N 80.150556°W / 41.589167; -80.150556 (Bridge in West Mead Township)
West Mead Township This bridge in West Mead Township also crosses French Creek and was recognized in 1988.
7 John Brown Tannery Site
John Brown Tannery Site
December 14, 1978
(#78002383)
500 feet south of the junction of Pennsylvania Route 77 and John Brown Road
41°43′09″N 79°57′04″W / 41.719167°N 79.951111°W / 41.719167; -79.951111 (John Brown Tannery Site)
Richmond Township This site is where the famous abolitionist John Brown had a tannery. Only the foundation remains today after a fire in 1907, but it's still a very important historical spot. It was listed in 1978.
8 Cambridge Springs Bridge
Cambridge Springs Bridge
June 22, 1988
(#88000824)
Legislative Route 84 spur B over French Creek
41°48′23″N 80°03′41″W / 41.806389°N 80.061389°W / 41.806389; -80.061389 (Cambridge Springs Bridge)
Cambridge Springs This bridge in Cambridge Springs, crossing French Creek, was added to the list in 1988.
9 Independent Congregational Church
Independent Congregational Church
March 8, 1978
(#78002381)
346 Chestnut Street
41°38′14″N 80°09′01″W / 41.637222°N 80.150278°W / 41.637222; -80.150278 (Independent Congregational Church)
Meadville This church in Meadville is a beautiful old building that has been a part of the community for many years. It was listed in 1978.
10 Amos Kelly House
Amos Kelly House
July 23, 1980
(#80003477)
325 South Main Street
41°48′06″N 80°03′32″W / 41.801667°N 80.058889°W / 41.801667; -80.058889 (Amos Kelly House)
Cambridge Springs The Amos Kelly House in Cambridge Springs is a historic home that was added to the National Register in 1980.
11 Meadville Downtown Historic District
Meadville Downtown Historic District
October 2, 1984
(#84000023)
Roughly bounded by Chancery Lane, Mulberry, Walnut and Chestnut Streets
41°38′20″N 80°09′04″W / 41.638889°N 80.151111°W / 41.638889; -80.151111 (Meadville Downtown Historic District)
Meadville This isn't just one building, but a whole area! The downtown part of Meadville is recognized for its historic buildings and layout. It was listed in 1984.
12 Dr. J.R. Mosier Office
Dr. J.R. Mosier Office
June 13, 1976
(#77001157)
Terrace Street
41°38′47″N 80°09′08″W / 41.646389°N 80.152222°W / 41.646389; -80.152222 (Dr. J.R. Mosier Office)
Meadville Dr. J.R. Mosier's old office in Meadville is a historic site, added to the list in 1976.
13 Riverside Hotel
Riverside Hotel
December 13, 1978
(#78002380)
1 Fountain Street
41°48′21″N 80°03′12″W / 41.80575°N 80.053333°W / 41.80575; -80.053333 (Riverside Hotel)
Cambridge Springs The Riverside Hotel in Cambridge Springs is a grand old building that has welcomed many guests over the years. It became a historic place in 1978.
14 Roueche House
Roueche House
March 4, 1982
(#82003784)
762 Park Avenue
41°38′33″N 80°09′04″W / 41.642500°N 80.151111°W / 41.642500; -80.151111 (Roueche House)
Meadville The Roueche House in Meadville is another beautiful historic home, added to the National Register in 1982.
15 Ruter Hall
Ruter Hall
September 18, 1978
(#78002382)
North Main Street on Allegheny College campus
41°38′54″N 80°08′46″W / 41.648333°N 80.146111°W / 41.648333; -80.146111 (Ruter Hall)
Meadville Also on the Allegheny College campus, Ruter Hall is a significant building that was listed in 1978.
16 Edward Saeger House
Edward Saeger House
August 22, 1980
(#80003479)
375 Main Street
41°43′07″N 80°08′53″W / 41.718611°N 80.148056°W / 41.718611; -80.148056 (Edward Saeger House)
Saegertown The Edward Saeger House in Saegertown is a historic residence that joined the list in 1980.
17 Judge Henry Shippen House
Judge Henry Shippen House
June 6, 1984
(#84003339)
403 Chestnut Street
41°38′14″N 80°08′52″W / 41.637222°N 80.147778°W / 41.637222; -80.147778 (Judge Henry Shippen House)
Meadville This house belonged to Judge Henry Shippen and is an important part of Meadville's history. It was listed in 1984.
18 Titusville City Hall
Titusville City Hall
March 31, 1975
(#75001635)
107 North Franklin Street
41°37′39″N 79°40′25″W / 41.627417°N 79.673694°W / 41.627417; -79.673694 (Titusville City Hall)
Titusville The City Hall in Titusville is a landmark building that has served the community for many years. It was added to the National Register in 1975.
19 Titusville Historic District
Titusville Historic District
January 31, 1985
(#85000178)
Roughly bounded by Petroleum, Spruce, Franklin, Perry, Monroe, Main and Spring Streets
41°37′47″N 79°40′26″W / 41.629722°N 79.673889°W / 41.629722; -79.673889 (Titusville Historic District)
Titusville Like Meadville, Titusville also has a historic district. This area includes many old streets and buildings that show the city's rich past. It was listed in 1985.

Former Listings

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen for different reasons, like if a building is destroyed or if it no longer meets the requirements. Here are some places in Crawford County that used to be on the list:

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Shadeland
May 6, 1983
(#83002230)
August 7, 1992
North of Springboro on Pennsylvania Route 18
Springboro Shadeland was listed in 1983 but was later removed from the list in 1992.
2 Dr. James White House
July 24, 1980
(#80003478)
July 21, 2004
Junction of U.S. Route 322 and Pennsylvania Route 285
Hartstown The Dr. James White House was listed in 1980 but was delisted in 2004.
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