Moland House, Holland

Name: Moland House
Address: 1641 Old York Rd, Holland, United States
Telephone: +1 215-918-1754

#1 among attractions in Holland

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Moland House is an old stone farmhouse built around 1750, by John Moland, a prominent Philadelphia and Bucks County lawyer. Although physically located in Hartsville, Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, its mailing address is in Warminster Township, Pennsylvania. The house served as the headquarters for General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War from August 10 to 23, 1777 while on the way to the Battle of Brandywine. The encampment stretched along both sides of Old York Road, on the slope of Carr's hill to the north; both sides of Bristol Road from Mearns Road to Meetinghouse Road. The Battle of Crooked Billet ended near here on May 1, 1778. ()

Built: 1750 (274 years ago)Coordinates: 40°14'10"N, 75°5'34"W

Address

1641 Old York RdHolland United States

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+1 215-918-1754

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Day trips

Moland House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James A. Michener Art Museum, Mercer Museum, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, James-Lorah House.

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Museum, Art museum, Historical place
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Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
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Bridge
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Church
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2.1 miS
Locality
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Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood
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Universities and schools
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