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Cedarcroft

Cedarcroft is a historic place in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000693.

Kennett Square, Chester County, PennsylvaniaListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71000693★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Cedarcroft?

Cedarcroft, also known as Bayard Taylor House, is a historic house on Gatehouse Drive in Chester County, Pennsylvania near Kennett Square. It was built in 1859 for writer Bayard Taylor (1825–1878), and is a good local example of Italianate architecture. It remained Taylor's home until 1874, and is where he wrote some of his well-known works. It has been a private residence for most of its existence, spending a few years in the early 20th century as a private boys' school. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its association with Taylor.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Cedarcroft
City
Kennett Square
County
Chester County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000693
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.86019, -75.71849
When was Cedarcroft listed on the National Register?

Cedarcroft was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Cedarcroft located?

Cedarcroft is located in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.86019, -75.71849. See the map above.

Is Cedarcroft a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cedarcroft is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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