Andrew Ellicott House, Lancaster

Name: Andrew Ellicott House
Address: 123 N Prince St, Lancaster, 17603-3525, United States
Telephone: +1 717-291-5861

#31 among attractions in Lancaster

Specialty museum, Museum, Shop, Georgian architecture

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Sehner-Ellicott-Von Hess House is a historic home located at 123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was built about 1780 by George Sehner, and is a finely restored house built in the Georgian style of architecture. It was occupied by Andrew Ellicott, first United States Surveyor General, from 1801 to 1813. Ellicott helped prepare Captain Meriwether Lewis for his exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. ()

Built: 1780 (244 years ago)Coordinates: 40°2'22"N, 76°18'28"W

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123 N Prince StLancaster Central Business DistrictLancaster 17603-3525 United States

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+1 717-291-5861

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Andrew Ellicott House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chameleon Club, Clipper Magazine Stadium, The Ware Center, Central Market.

~830 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Chameleon Club, Lancaster
4 min walk • The Chameleon Club is an iconic music venue located in the historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Baseball
Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster
17 min walk • Clipper Magazine Stadium is a cornerstone of entertainment in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering locals and tourists alike a classic American pastime in the form of baseball. This modern ballpark, which opened its gates in 2005, serves as the home field for the...
~290 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Ware Center, Lancaster
2 min walk • The Ware Center is a performing arts center located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. First opened in 2008, it has been a satellite campus of Millersville University since 2010. Along with the Winter Center, The Ware Center is a venue for Millersville University’s Department of Visual & Performing Arts.
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Romanesque architecture, Market
Central Market, Lancaster
16 min walk • Central Market, also known as Lancaster Central Market, is a historic public market located in Penn Square, in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Until 2005, the market was the oldest municipally-operated market in the United States.
~480 ftSE
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
Hager Building, Lancaster
3 min walk • Hager Building is a historic commercial building located at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by noted Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban and built in 1910–1911.
~1320 ftS
Church
St. Mary's Church, Lancaster
7 min walk • The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, more commonly known as Historic St. Mary's Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
~1450 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Demuth Museum, Lancaster
7 min walk • Demuth Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, is a museum dedicated to the paintings of Charles Demuth located in his former studio and home at 120 East King Street.
~1140 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Village Nightclub, Lancaster
6 min walk • The Village Nightclub, also known as The Village, is a nightclub and music venue located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The club opened in 1953 and has hosted many famous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Cheap Trick, Dio, Blue Öyster Cult and Kansas.
~520 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster
3 min walk • The Fulton Opera House, also known as the Fulton Theatre or simply The Fulton, is a League of Regional Theatres class B regional theater located in historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is reportedly the oldest working theatre in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
~1540 ftSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster
8 min walk • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church located at 31 South Duke Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest in the state. The remains of both Thomas Mifflin and Thomas Wharton are interred at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
~1220 ftSE
Convention center
Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster
6 min walk • The Lancaster County Convention Center is a publicly owned convention center in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. With initial site preparation in late 2006 and completion in the summer of 2009, the Lancaster County Convention Center is one of several projects intended to help revitalize downtown Lancaster.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Andrew Ellicott House?

Nearby attractions include The Ware Center, Lancaster (2 min walk), The Trust Performing Arts Center, Lancaster (3 min walk), Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Lancaster (3 min walk), Fulton Opera House, Lancaster (3 min walk).

How to get to Andrew Ellicott House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Andrew Ellicott House:

Bus

North Queen Street Binns Park • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
West Chestnut and North Queen • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (27 min walk)