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Summerseat

Summerseat is a historic place in Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000685.

Morrisville, Bucks County, PennsylvaniaListed July 17, 1971NRIS #71000685★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Summerseat?

Summerseat, also known as the George Clymer House and Thomas Barclay House, is a historic house museum at Hillcrest and Legion Avenues in Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Built about 1765, it is the only house known to have been owned by two signers of the United States Declaration of Independence, Founding Fathers George Clymer and Robert Morris, and as a headquarters of General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The house is now managed by the Morrisville Historical Society, which offers tours. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965.

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Listing details

Name: Summerseat
City: Morrisville
County: Bucks County
State: Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register: July 17, 1971
NRIS reference number: 71000685
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 40.20816, -74.77962

When was Summerseat listed on the National Register?

Summerseat was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1971.

Where is Summerseat located?

Summerseat is located in Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.20816, -74.77962. See the map above.

Is Summerseat a National Historic Landmark?

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

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