Built 1755-1756, 1790, 1826 Opened 1756 Area 2 ha Function House | NRHP Reference # 78002414 Floors 2 Architectural style Georgian architecture Added to NRHP 14 December 1978 | |
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Location 1140 Columbia Ave., Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania Similar Erb's Covered Bridge, Pine Grove Covered Bridge, Dutch Wonderland |
Abbeville, also known as Mt. Pleasant, is a historic home located at Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The original home was built in 1755-1756, and is a two-story, stuccoed stone section measuring 20 feet by 17 feet. In 1790, a large 2 1/2-story, five bay by three bay Georgian style dwelling was built in front of the earlier section. In 1826, two side wings were added on either side of the 1790 section. Also on the property are a contributing smokehouse (c. 1825), stable (c. 1875), and carriage house (c. 1875).
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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