Waynesborough facts for kids
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
| Built | 1724 |
| Architect | W. M. Wayne |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001603 |
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| Added to NRHP | March 7, 1973 |
| Designated NHL | November 28, 1972 |
Waynesborough, also known as the General Anthony Wayne House, is a special old home in Pennsylvania. It's located at 2049 Waynesborough Road in Easttown Township. This house was built way back in 1724 and made bigger over time. For many years, it was the home of Anthony Wayne, a famous general from the American Revolutionary War. He was also one of the Founding Fathers.
Today, Waynesborough is a museum. You can visit it to learn about history. The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks takes care of the house. They offer tours and you can even rent it for events. This historic house is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
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Exploring Waynesborough: A Historic Home
Waynesborough is about one mile (1.6 kilometers) south of Paoli. It sits on the north side of Waynesborough Road. The house is made of stone and looks like a "U" shape. The main part of the house has two and a half stories. It has a pointed roof and is five sections wide. The front door is in the middle and has a small roof over it.
The roof has two windows that stick out on the front. There are three more windows like this on the back. Inside, there are two stone chimneys. Lower parts of the house, with two stories, stretch out towards the back. The part on the left side (west) is the oldest section of the house.
The Wayne Family's Legacy
The oldest part of Waynesborough was built in 1724. It was built by Anthony Wayne's grandfather, Captain W. M. Wayne. Later, in 1765, Captain Wayne's son made the house bigger. Another section was added in 1812.
Anthony Wayne was born at Waynesborough in 1745. This house was his home for almost his entire life. He lived there until the last five years before he passed away. Anthony Wayne continued his family's farm and leather business.
General Anthony Wayne: A Revolutionary Hero
Anthony Wayne became involved in the fight for American independence very early. This was during the American Revolution. He was a brave military leader. He was known for his bold and sometimes risky plans. Because of this, people called him "Mad" Anthony.
General Wayne passed away in what is now Erie, Pennsylvania. He was leading troops after a conflict called the Northwest Indian War.
The Waynesborough property stayed in the Wayne family for a long time. It was owned by Anthony Wayne's direct descendants until 1965. In 1980, a local group dedicated to preserving history took over. The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks now manages the property. They offer tours from mid-March through December, Thursday through Sunday.
Images for kids
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Waynesborough, front view, around 1919
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Waynesborough, rear view in 1960
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