Area less than one acre NRHP Reference # 77001133 | Built 1809, c. 1820 Added to NRHP 11 April 1977 | |
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Location 243 S. Main St., Zelienople, Pennsylvania Built by Basse, Frederick William Detmar | ||
Passavant house museum zelienople pa
Passavant House is a historic home located at Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The oldest house in Zelienople now serves as a museum, library, and headquarters for the Zelienople Historical Society. Its name reflects the Passavant family, the most famous of whom was Rev. William Passavant (1821-1894, known for his charitable works on behalf of the Lutheran community in the United States) born in the house. The interior now features a large collection of furniture, clothing, personal and household items, particularly of the Passavant family, dating back to the early 1800s.
The simple 2 1/2-story, three-bay by two-bay, brick dwelling on a sandstone foundation was built in 1809, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. A two-story frame addition was added to the rear about 1820. A two-story bay window and porch were added in 1915.