National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Location of Jefferson County in Pennsylvania

Welcome to a special list about amazing places in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania! This list tells you about buildings, parks, and other spots that are super important to American history. These places are so special that they have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for historic buildings and areas!

When a place is on this list, it means it's officially recognized for its history, architecture, or what happened there. It helps protect these places so future generations can learn from them. In Jefferson County, there are 15 different places that have made it onto this important list. You can even see where some of them are on a map!

Historic Places in Jefferson County

Let's explore some of the cool historic places you can find in Jefferson County. Each one has a unique story to tell about the past.

Brockwayville Passenger Depot

The Brockwayville Passenger Depot is an old train station located on Alexander Street at Fourth Avenue in Brockway. It was built for the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad. This station was a busy place where people would catch trains to travel or send goods. It was added to the National Register in 2003.

Brookville Historic District

The Brookville Historic District is a special area in Brookville. It includes many old buildings and streets, roughly bounded by the railroad tracks, Franklin Avenue, Church, and Main Streets. This district shows what a town looked like long ago. It was recognized as historic in 1984.

Brookville Presbyterian Church and Manse

Also in Brookville, at White and Main Streets, you'll find the Brookville Presbyterian Church and Manse. A "manse" is the house where the church minister lives. This church and its manse are important examples of old architecture. They were added to the list in 1982.

Gray-Taylor House

The Gray-Taylor House is a historic home at 9 Walnut Street in Brookville. Old houses like this one can tell us a lot about how people lived in the past. This house became part of the National Register in 1979.

Joseph E. Hall House

Another historic house in Brookville is the Joseph E. Hall House at 419 West Main Street. It's named after a person who lived there long ago. This house was added to the list of historic places in 1978.

Phillip Taylor House

The Phillip Taylor House is located on Euclid Avenue in Brookville. It's another example of the historic homes in the area. This house was recognized for its history in 1982.

Clear Creek State Park Districts

Clear Creek State Park has two special areas on the National Register. They are about 4 miles north of Sigel on Pennsylvania Route 949.

Clear Creek State Park Day Use District

This part of the park was added to the list in 1987. It's where people would go for day trips, picnics, and outdoor fun.

Clear Creek State Park Family Cabin District

This area of the park, also added in 1987, features cabins where families could stay for longer visits. These districts show how people used to enjoy nature and parks.

Herpel Brothers Foundry and Machine Shop

In Reynoldsville, you can find the Herpel Brothers Foundry and Machine Shop at 45 West Main Street. A "foundry" is a place where metal is melted and shaped. This building tells the story of old industries and how things were made. It was listed in 2004.

Jefferson Theater

The Jefferson Theater is located at 230 North Findley Street in Punxsutawney. Theaters are important for entertainment and community gatherings. This historic theater was added to the National Register in 1985.

T. M. Kurtz House

The T. M. Kurtz House is another historic home, found at 312 West Mahoning Street in Punxsutawney. It was listed in 1988.

Christian Miller House

Also in Punxsutawney, at 233 West Mahoning Street, is the Christian Miller House. This house was added to the National Register in 1995.

Redferd Segers House

The Redferd Segers House is located on U.S. Route 219, opposite Township Route 1025, in Snyder Township. This historic home was recognized in 2000.

United States Post Office-Punxsutawney

The United States Post Office-Punxsutawney is at 201 North Findley Street in Punxsutawney. Post offices are important community buildings where people send and receive mail. This one was added to the list in 2000.

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  Brockwayville Passenger Depot

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  Brookville Historic District

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  Brookville Presbyterian Church and Manse

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  Clear Creek State Park Day Use District

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  Clear Creek State Park Family Cabin District

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  Gray-Taylor House

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  Joseph E. Hall House

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  Herpel Brothers Foundry and Machine Shop

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  Jefferson Theater

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  T. M. Kurtz House

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  Christian Miller House

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  Redferd Segers House

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  Phillip Taylor House

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  United States Post Office-Punxsutawney