Taylor–Cope Historic District Explained

Taylor–Cope Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:39.9589°N -75.6472°W
Built:1700
Builder:Abiah Taylor
Architecture:Greek Revival, English Colonial
Added:July 16, 1987
Refnum:87001250

The Taylor–Cope Historic District is a national historic district that is located in West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

History and architectural features

The district encompasses fifteen contributing buildings, including the separately listed Taylor House, and one contributing structure that are all located in rural Chester County. They are primarily residential buildings and barns that were built between 1724 and 1906.[1]

The oldest building in the district is the English Colonial style Abiah Taylor House that was erected in 1724. The contributing structure is the separately listed Cope's Bridge.[1]

The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania . CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System . Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H079213_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Taylor–Cope Historic District ]. 2012-12-23 . Wolf . Martha Leigh . PDF . May 1987.