John Wentz House

John Wentz House
LocationPennsylvania Route 82 near Coatesville, East Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°56′40″N 75°49′59″W / 39.94444°N 75.83306°W / 39.94444; -75.83306
Area2.1 acres (0.85 ha)
Builtc. 1793
Architectural styleFederal, Vernacular Federal
MPSEast Fallowfield Township MRAEast Fallowfield Township MRA
NRHP reference No.85001156[1]
Added to NRHPMay 20, 1985

The John Wentz House is an historic American home that is located on Emmitsburg Road (U.S. Route 15),[2] East Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

History and architectural features

Built circa 1793, this historic structure is a two-story, four-bay, stuccoed, stone, vernacular Federal-style dwelling. It has a gable roof and a wraparound verandah. Also located on the property are a contributing barn and spring house.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Wentz House, Emmitsburg Road (U.S. Route 15), just north of Wheatfield Road, Gettysburg, Adams County, PA". Library of Congress. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  3. ^ Historic Research Associates (1981). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania MPS Wentz, John, House. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved December 15, 2025. (Downloading may be slow.)