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Greene County is in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania.

Greene County, Pennsylvania, is home to many special places! These spots are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect buildings, bridges, and other sites that tell us about the past.

Imagine stepping back in time! In Greene County, you can find 44 of these amazing historic places. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which is a very high honor! Let's explore some of these cool historical treasures.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for old and important places in the United States. It's the official list of buildings, districts, and sites that are worth saving. These places might be important because of their history, how they were built, or what happened there. When a place is on this list, it means people recognize its value. It also helps protect it for future generations to enjoy and learn from.

Amazing Historic Places in Greene County

Greene County has many different types of historic places. You can find old houses, covered bridges, and even ancient sites! Each one has a unique story to tell about the people who lived and worked here long ago.

Historic Homes and Farms

Many old houses and farms in Greene County are on the National Register. These homes show us how people lived in the past.

  • The Alexander V. Boughner House in Greensboro is a beautiful old home. It was added to the list in 1995.
  • The John Corbley Farm is north of Garards Fort. This farm tells a story about early settlers in the area. It became historic in 1984.
  • The William Crawford House is east of Carmichaels. This house has been around since 1992.
  • The William Cree House in Jefferson Township is another old home. It joined the list in 2002.
  • The George West Gordon Farm in Whiteley Township was added in 2000. It's a great example of an old farm.
  • The Charles Grant Heasley House is near Waynesburg. This house became historic in 1991.
  • The Hughes House is north of Jefferson. It has been on the list since 1972.
  • The James Jones House in Greensboro was recognized in 1995.
  • The Thomas Kent, Jr., Farm is south of Waynesburg. It joined the list in 2000.
  • The Peters-Graham House in Greensboro is another historic home from 1995.
  • The Reppert-Gabler House in Glassworks was added in 1995.
  • The John Rex Farm near Jefferson became historic in 1998.

Covered Bridges and Other Structures

Greene County is famous for its charming covered bridges. These bridges were built to protect the wooden parts from weather.

  • The Carmichaels Covered Bridge crosses Muddy Creek. It has been a historic landmark since 1979.
  • The King Covered Bridge is south of Kuhntown. It was also added in 1979.
  • The Lippincott Covered Bridge is northeast of Waynesburg. This bridge joined the list in 1979.
  • The Neils Red Covered Bridge is east of Garards Fort. It crosses Whiteley Creek and became historic in 1979.
  • The Scott Covered Bridge is west of Rogersville. It crosses Ten Mile Creek and was added in 1979.
  • The Shriver Covered Bridge is south of Rogersville. It crosses Harqus Creek and joined the list in 1979.
  • The White Covered Bridge is west of Garards Fort. It crosses Whiteley Creek and was recognized in 1979.
  • The Nettie Woods Covered Bridge is north of Oak Forest. It crosses Pursley Creek and became historic in 1979.

Other important structures include:

  • The Bridge in Franklin Township over Ten Mile Creek. It was added in 1988.
  • The Greene Academy in Carmichaels is an old school building. It has been historic since 1976.
  • Hanna Hall and Miller Hall are buildings at Waynesburg University. They were added in 1979 and 1978, respectively.
  • The Greensboro Public School was recognized in 1995.

Unique Historic Sites

Some places are special because of their unique history or what they represent.

  • The Mason and Dixon Survey Terminal Point is a very important spot. It marks the end of the famous Mason-Dixon Line, which helped define the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland. It became historic in 1973.
  • The Sugar Grove Petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings. These carvings were made by early people and tell us about their lives. This site was added in 1986.

Historic Districts

Sometimes, a whole area or neighborhood is considered historic. These are called "historic districts."

  • The Greensboro Historic District includes many old buildings in Greensboro. It was recognized in 1995.
  • The Rice's Landing Historic District is another important area. It includes the W. A. Young and Sons Foundry and Machine Shop, which is a National Historic Landmark! This district was added in 1992.
  • The Waynesburg Historic District covers a large part of Waynesburg. It became historic in 1984.

Places No Longer Listed

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the list. This can happen if it is destroyed or changes too much.

  • The Horn Davis Overholtzer Bridge collapsed in 1994.
  • The Grimes Covered Bridge was destroyed by fire in 1992.
  • The Marion Bridge was taken down in 2009.
  • The Ernest Thralls House was demolished around 2006.

These places may be gone, but their history is still remembered.

Images for kids

  • Alexander V Boughner House

    Alexander V. Boughner House

  • Bridge in Franklin Township

    Bridge in Franklin Township

  • Carmichaels Bridge

    Carmichaels Covered Bridge

  • Colver-Rogers Farmstead

    Colver-Rogers Farmstead

  • John Corbley Farm

    John Corbley Farm

  • John Minor Crawford House

    John Minor Crawford House

  • William Crawford House

    William Crawford House

  • William Cree House

    William Cree House

  • HORN DAVIS OVERHOLTZER BRIDGE

    Horn Davis Overholtzer Bridge (collapsed)

  • Fisher Site fields

    Fisher Site

  • Richard T. Foley Site with buildings

    Richard T. Foley Site

  • Glassworks-Core House

    Glassworks-Core House

  • Glassworks-Gabler House Lot

    Glassworks-Gabler House (demolished)

  • George West Gordon Farm

    George West Gordon Farm

  • GREENE ACADEMY

    Greene Academy

  • Greene Hills Farm

    Greene Hills Farm

  • Greensboro Pennsylvania Historic District

    Greensboro Historic District

  • GreensboroPublicSchoolIn2007

    Greensboro Public School

  • GRIMES COVERED BRIDGE

    Grimes Covered Bridge (destroyed by fire)

  • Hamilton-Ely Farmstead

    Hamilton-Ely Farmstead

  • Hanna Hall, Waynesburg, front and side

    Hanna Hall

  • Charles Grant Heasley House

    Charles Grant Heasley House

  • Hughes House near Jefferson

    Hughes House

  • James Jones House

    James Jones House

  • Thomas Kent, Jr., Farm

    Thomas Kent, Jr., Farm

  • King Covered Bridge

    King Covered Bridge

  • Cox Farm bridge

    Lippincott Covered Bridge

  • Marion Bridge, Point Marion

    Marion Bridge (demolished)

  • Mason and Dixon Survey Terminal Point Pennsylvania Face

    Mason and Dixon Survey Terminal Point

  • McClelland-Grimes Farm

    McClelland-Grimes Farm

  • Miller Hall, Waynesburg, front and side

    Miller Hall

  • JamesParrecoHouseIn2001

    James Parreco House

  • Peters-Graham House

    Peters-Graham House

  • NEILS RED COVERED BRIDGE

    Neils Red Covered Bridge

  • Reppert-Gabler House

    Reppert-Gabler House

  • John Rex Farm

    John Rex Farm

  • W.A. Young & Sons Foundry & Machine Shop

    Rice's Landing Historic District and W. A. Young and Sons Foundry & Machine Shop

  • Scott Covered Bridge

    Scott Covered Bridge

  • Shriver Covered Bridge

    Shriver Covered Bridge

  • Sugar Grove Petroglyphs

    Sugar Grove Petroglyphs

  • Ernest Thralls House Lot

    Ernest Thralls House (demolished)

  • Greene County Courthouse, Waynesburg

    Waynesburg Historic District

  • White Covered Bridge

    White Covered Bridge

  • Woods Covered Bridge

    Nettie Woods Covered Bridge

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