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Meason, Isaac, House

Meason, Isaac, House is a historic place in Mount Braddock, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000707.

Mount Braddock, Fayette County, PennsylvaniaListed January 25, 1971NRIS #71000707★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Meason, Isaac, House?

The Isaac Meason House, also known as Mount Braddock, is a historic house located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1802, it is one of only two surviving Palladian style stone mansions from the period in the United States. Isaac Meason, for whom it was built, was an American Revolutionary War hero and early political power broker in the area, becoming the richest person in Fayette County due to his interest in iron furnaces and possession of enslaved people. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990 for its architecture.

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Listing details

Name
Meason, Isaac, House
City
Mount Braddock
County
Fayette County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
January 25, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000707
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.95379, -79.64807
When was Meason, Isaac, House listed on the National Register?

Meason, Isaac, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971.

Where is Meason, Isaac, House located?

Meason, Isaac, House is located in Mount Braddock, Fayette County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.95379, -79.64807. See the map above.

Is Meason, Isaac, House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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