Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania explained

Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania
Location:S. Liberty St., S of Washington Diamond, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.0867°N -79.7508°W
Built:c. 1817
Architecture:Early Republic
Added:October 24, 1997
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:97001245

The Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania, also known as the Old State Bank, is an historic, American bank building that is located in Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

History and architectural features

Built circa 1817, this historic structure is a one-story, square, sandstone building. It measures twenty-five feet square and has a gable roof. A two-story, rear stone addition was added circa 1935.

This structure was built as a bank and was in use as such until 1819. Afterwards, it was used as a school, Methodist church, store, post office, pool room, fruit stand, restaurant, and medical office. It now houses a museum that is operated by the Perryopolis Area Heritage Society.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

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|H098956_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania ]. January 28, 2012 . Clinton E. Piper . PDF . June 1997.