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Fulton, Robert, Birthplace

Fulton, Robert, Birthplace is a historic place in Quarryville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000670.

Quarryville, Lancaster County, PennsylvaniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000670★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Fulton, Robert, Birthplace?

The Robert Fulton Birthplace is a historic house museum at 1932 Robert Fulton Highway south of Quarryville, Pennsylvania. Built in the mid-18th century and reconstructed after a fire demolished it in 1822, it was the birthplace of inventor Robert Fulton (1765–1815). Fulton is best known for the development of commercially viable steamboats as a means of transportation. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964. The property is owned by the Southern Lancaster Historical Society which gives weekend tours of the house from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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Listing details

Name
Fulton, Robert, Birthplace
City
Quarryville
County
Lancaster County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000670
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.80541, -76.15911
When was Fulton, Robert, Birthplace listed on the National Register?

Fulton, Robert, Birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Fulton, Robert, Birthplace located?

Fulton, Robert, Birthplace is located in Quarryville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.80541, -76.15911. See the map above.

Is Fulton, Robert, Birthplace a National Historic Landmark?

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

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