National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Welcome to Union County, Pennsylvania! This area is home to many special places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's worth saving for future generations to learn from and enjoy.
Union County has 20 different places on this important list. These include old bridges, historic churches, unique houses, and even entire neighborhoods! Each one tells a part of the story of Union County and Pennsylvania. Let's explore some of these amazing historic sites.
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Historic Treasures of Union County
Union County is full of history, and many of its most important places are recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. These sites help us understand what life was like long ago and how our communities grew.
Bridges with a Past
Several bridges in Union County are on the National Register. These aren't just any bridges; they are often old, covered bridges or important structures that show how people built things in the past.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 1 | Allenwood River Bridge
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(#88000865)
| class="adr" | Legislative Route 460 over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River at Allenwood
41°06′28″N 76°53′25″W / 41.107778°N 76.890278°W
| class="note" | This bridge crossed the West Branch Susquehanna River. The original historic bridge was replaced with a new one in 1990.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 4 | Factory Bridge
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(#80003645)
| class="adr" | 1 mile (1.6 km) west of White Deer on Township 629
41°04′25″N 76°54′12″W / 41.073611°N 76.903333°W
| class="note" | This is a historic covered bridge located near White Deer. Covered bridges are special because they protect the wooden parts from weather.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 7 | Hassenplug Bridge
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(#80003641)
| class="adr" | North 4th Street
40°55′25″N 77°03′00″W / 40.923611°N 77.05°W
| class="note" | Another beautiful covered bridge, the Hassenplug Bridge is found in Mifflinburg. It's a great example of old bridge building.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 8 | Hayes Bridge
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(#80003642)
| class="adr" | West of Mifflinburg on Township 376
40°55′34″N 77°05′32″W / 40.926111°N 77.092222°W
| class="note" | The Hayes Bridge is also a covered bridge located west of Mifflinburg. These bridges are important parts of the area's history.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 13 | Millmont Red Bridge
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(#80003644)
| class="adr" | Southwest of Millmont on Legislative Route 59005
40°52′41″N 77°09′21″W / 40.878056°N 77.155833°W
| class="note" | This distinctive red bridge is located southwest of Millmont. It's another example of the historic bridges in Union County.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 20 | Watsontown River Bridge
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(#88000801)
| class="adr" | Legislative Route 240 spur over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River
41°04′51″N 76°51′55″W / 41.080833°N 76.865278°W
| class="note" | This bridge crosses the West Branch Susquehanna River and connects Union County with Watsontown.
Important Buildings and Homes
Many buildings, from churches to private homes, are also on the National Register. These structures often show unique architectural styles or were home to important people.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 2 | Buffalo Presbyterian Church
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(#76001675)
| class="adr" | West of Lewisburg on Pennsylvania Route 192
40°57′47″N 76°58′04″W / 40.963056°N 76.967778°W
| class="note" | This historic church is located west of Lewisburg. It has been an important part of the community for many years.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 3 | Chamberlin Iron Front Building
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(#79002347)
| class="adr" | 434 Market Street
40°57′48″N 76°53′15″W / 40.963333°N 76.8875°W
| class="note" | This building in Lewisburg is special because of its "iron front" design, which was a popular style in the past.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 5 | Benjamin Griffey House
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(#78002474)
| class="adr" | West of Allenwood on Pennsylvania Route 44
41°07′18″N 76°57′56″W / 41.121667°N 76.965556°W
| class="note" | The Benjamin Griffey House was a historic home. Sadly, it was badly damaged in a fire in 1980 and is no longer at its original spot.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 9 | William A. Heiss House and Buggy Shop
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(#79002348)
| class="adr" | 523 Green Street
40°54′53″N 77°02′55″W / 40.914722°N 77.048611°W
| class="note" | This property includes both a house and a buggy shop, showing how people lived and worked in Mifflinburg long ago.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 10 | Lewisburg Armory
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(#91001700)
| class="adr" | U.S. Route 15 south of its junction with Pennsylvania Route 45
40°56′47″N 76°52′49″W / 40.946389°N 76.880278°W
| class="note" | The Lewisburg Armory is a historic building that was once used by the military or National Guard.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 14 | New Berlin Presbyterian Church
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(#72001178)
| class="adr" | Vine and High Streets
40°52′46″N 76°59′13″W / 40.879444°N 76.986944°W
| class="note" | This church in New Berlin has been a central part of the community for many years, serving as a place of worship.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 15 | Old Union County Courthouse
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(#72001179)
| class="adr" | Market and Vine Streets
40°52′43″N 76°59′12″W / 40.878611°N 76.986667°W
| class="note" | Before the current courthouse, this building in New Berlin served as the main courthouse for Union County. It's a key part of the county's government history.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 16 | Packwood House-American Hotel
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(#78002475)
| class="adr" | 10 Market Street
40°57′59″N 76°52′57″W / 40.966389°N 76.8825°W
| class="note" | This building in Lewisburg served as both a house and a hotel, playing an important role in the town's social life.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 17 | Reading Railroad Freight Station
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(#91002012)
| class="adr" | Junction of South 5th and St. Louis Streets
40°57′48″N 76°53′15″W / 40.963333°N 76.8875°W
| class="note" | This old freight station was part of the Reading Railroad, which was very important for moving goods and people in the past.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 18 | Slifer House
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(#75001668)
| class="adr" | North of Lewisburg off U.S. Route 15 on Pennsylvania Route 59024
40°58′33″N 76°52′59″W / 40.975833°N 76.883056°W
| class="note" | The Slifer House is a significant historic home located north of Lewisburg. It represents the architecture of its time.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 19 | George Christian and Anna Catherine Spangler Farm
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(#16000517)
| class="adr" | 1175 Wildwood Rd.
40°51′52″N 77°01′48″W / 40.864526°N 77.030075°W
| class="note" | This farm includes an 1802 stone house and a barn from the 1840s. It has been a working farm for over 200 years.
Historic Districts and Parks
Sometimes, an entire area or a natural space can be historic. Union County has a few of these special places too.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 6 | Halfway Lake Dam
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(#87000046)
| class="adr" | 16 miles (26 km) west of Lewisburg on Pennsylvania Route 192
40°59′24″N 77°11′23″W / 40.99°N 77.189722°W
| class="note" | The Halfway Lake Dam is located within R. B. Winter State Park. It's recognized for its historical importance in the park's development.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 11 | Lewisburg Historic District
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(#04000759)
| class="adr" | Roughly bounded by U.S. Route 15, Beck Street, the Susquehanna River, and the borough boundary
40°57′51″N 76°53′04″W / 40.964167°N 76.884444°W
| class="note" | This district includes a large part of Lewisburg, with many historic buildings and streets that show the town's long history.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 12 | Mifflinburg Historic District
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(#80003643)
| class="adr" | Pennsylvania Route 45
40°54′59″N 77°02′58″W / 40.916389°N 77.049444°W
| class="note" | The Mifflinburg Historic District covers a significant part of Mifflinburg. It preserves the historic look and feel of the town.
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