Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Marshallton is an unincorporated community and federal historic district in West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is one of three historic districts in West Bradford Township that are on the National Register of Historic Places. The village is largely known for its historic buildings, some notable restaurants, and the nearby Highland Orchards, a pick-your-own orchard offering a variety of produce year round and very popular for its apples and pumpkins as well as products made from the same. Highland Orchards is a frequent field trip destination for local schools, especially in the fall.

Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Blacksmith in Marshallton
Marshallton
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 39°56′59″N 75°40′49″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
TownshipWest Bradford
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
19382
Area code(s)610
Marshallton Historic District
LocationStrasburg Rd., Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°56′59″N 75°40′49″W
Area102 acres (41 ha)
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleMid 19th Century Revival, Colonial, Federal
NRHP reference No.86000056[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 08, 1986

The Marshallton Historic District encompasses 65 contributing buildings and 3 contributing sites. It includes the separately listed Humphry Marshall House, Marshalton Inn, and Bradford Friends Meetinghouse.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Martha Leigh Wolf (September 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Marshallton Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-12-15.



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