National Register of Historic Places
Mill Grove
Mill Grove is a historic place in Audubon, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001138.
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Mill Grove
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About this place
What is Mill Grove?
Mill Grove is a historic house and estate on Pawlings Road in Audubon, Pennsylvania. Built in the 1760s, it is notable as the first home in America of painter and naturalist John James Audubon (1785-1851), for whom the community is named. The 130-acre (53 ha) estate is now maintained as a museum and wildlife sanctuary by Montgomery County, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989. The house serves as the educational center of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Audubon Society, and is known as John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.
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Listing details
- Name
- Mill Grove
- City
- Audubon
- County
- Montgomery County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- March 16, 1972
- NRIS reference number
- 72001138
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.12622, -75.44200
When was Mill Grove listed on the National Register?
Mill Grove was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.
Where is Mill Grove located?
Mill Grove is located in Audubon, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.12622, -75.44200. See the map above.
Is Mill Grove a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Mill Grove is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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