National Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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 | |
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1 | Baldwin-Reynolds House |
(#74001777) |
Terrace Street 41°38′52″N 80°09′07″W / 41.647778°N 80.151944°W |
Meadville | This historic house in Meadville is a beautiful example of old architecture. It was added to the list in 1974. | |
2 | Bentley Hall |
(#77001156) |
Allegheny College campus 41°38′55″N 80°08′51″W / 41.648611°N 80.1475°W |
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 |
(#88000825) |
Legislative Route 20012 over Unger Run 41°32′06″N 80°20′12″W / 41.535000°N 80.336667°W |
East Fallowfield Township | This bridge crosses Unger Run and was recognized for its historical value in 1988. | |
4 | Bridge in Oil Creek Township |
(#88000833) |
State Route 2020 over Oil Creek 41°37′45″N 79°42′10″W / 41.629167°N 79.702778°W |
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 |
(#88000829) |
Legislative Route 20076 over French Creek 41°48′38″N 79°59′02″W / 41.810417°N 79.983889°W |
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 |
(#88000827) |
Legislative Route 20027 over French Creek 41°35′21″N 80°09′02″W / 41.589167°N 80.150556°W |
West Mead Township | This bridge in West Mead Township also crosses French Creek and was recognized in 1988. | |
7 | John Brown Tannery Site |
(#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 |
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 |
(#88000824) |
Legislative Route 84 spur B over French Creek 41°48′23″N 80°03′41″W / 41.806389°N 80.061389°W |
Cambridge Springs | This bridge in Cambridge Springs, crossing French Creek, was added to the list in 1988. | |
9 | Independent Congregational Church |
(#78002381) |
346 Chestnut Street 41°38′14″N 80°09′01″W / 41.637222°N 80.150278°W |
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 |
(#80003477) |
325 South Main Street 41°48′06″N 80°03′32″W / 41.801667°N 80.058889°W |
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 |
(#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 |
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 |
(#77001157) |
Terrace Street 41°38′47″N 80°09′08″W / 41.646389°N 80.152222°W |
Meadville | Dr. J.R. Mosier's old office in Meadville is a historic site, added to the list in 1976. | |
13 | Riverside Hotel |
(#78002380) |
1 Fountain Street 41°48′21″N 80°03′12″W / 41.80575°N 80.053333°W |
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 |
(#82003784) |
762 Park Avenue 41°38′33″N 80°09′04″W / 41.642500°N 80.151111°W |
Meadville | The Roueche House in Meadville is another beautiful historic home, added to the National Register in 1982. | |
15 | Ruter Hall |
(#78002382) |
North Main Street on Allegheny College campus 41°38′54″N 80°08′46″W / 41.648333°N 80.146111°W |
Meadville | Also on the Allegheny College campus, Ruter Hall is a significant building that was listed in 1978. | |
16 | Edward Saeger House |
(#80003479) |
375 Main Street 41°43′07″N 80°08′53″W / 41.718611°N 80.148056°W |
Saegertown | The Edward Saeger House in Saegertown is a historic residence that joined the list in 1980. | |
17 | Judge Henry Shippen House |
(#84003339) |
403 Chestnut Street 41°38′14″N 80°08′52″W / 41.637222°N 80.147778°W |
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 |
(#75001635) |
107 North Franklin Street 41°37′39″N 79°40′25″W / 41.627417°N 79.673694°W |
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 |
(#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 |
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 | |
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1 | Shadeland |
(#83002230) |
|
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 |
(#80003478) |
|
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. |