Thomas Munce House Explained

Thomas Munce House
Designated Other1 Name:	Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation Landmark
Designated Other1 Link:	Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation
Designated Other1 Color:	f5dc0f
Nearest City:	Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates:	40.1869°N -80.18°W
Built:	1794
Architecture:	Georgian
Added:	June 28, 1996
Area:	less than one acre
Refnum:	96000710

The Thomas Munce House is a historic house located in South Strabane Township, Pennsylvania, United States.

History and architectural features

The earliest section of this historic structure was built circa 1794 with additions completed circa 1810 and 1835. The house is a -story, stone, vernacular, Georgian-influenced structure with a gabled roof and a façade with five openings. It is representative of the more substantial, second-generation houses built to replace earlier log houses in Washington County.^[1]

It was designated as a historic residential landmark/farmstead by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation,^[2] and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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|H102375_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Muince, Thomas, House]. 2014-09-11. Clinton E. Piper. PDF. January 1996. [{{NRHP-PA|H102375_01b.jpg}} Photo]
2. Web site: Munce, Thomas House. Landmark Registry - Residential Landmark/Farmstead. Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. 2008. 2010-11-08.