Parsons-Taylor House, Easton

#24 among attractions in Easton

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Parsons-Taylor House is a historic home located at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1753 and 1757, and is a 2 1/2 story, 2 bay stone dwelling in the Georgian style. The interior features a three-part circular stairway that connects the four levels of the home. The house was built for William Parsons and later inhabited by George Taylor, and he died there in 1781. The house has been occupied by the George Taylor Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1906. ()

Built: 1753 (271 years ago)Coordinates: 40°41'23"N, 75°12'38"W

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Downtown EastonEaston United States

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Day trips

Parsons-Taylor House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Pennsylvania Canal, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Campus of Lafayette College.

0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Easton
15 min walk • Marquis de Lafayette is a monumental statue on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. The statue, designed by Daniel Chester French and standing on a pedestal designed by Henry Bacon, was dedicated in 1921 in honor of the college's namesake, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
~1650 ftE
Regional park, Canal
Pennsylvania Canal, Easton
8 min walk • The Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, more commonly called the Delaware Canal, runs for 60 miles parallel to the right bank of the Delaware River from the entry locks near the mouth of the Lehigh River and terminal end of the Lehigh Canal at Easton south to Bristol.
~820 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton
4 min walk • The State Theatre, officially State Theatre Center for the Arts, is a 1,500-seat historic theater located in the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miN
Library
Campus of Lafayette College, Easton
16 min walk • The Lafayette College campus is a 110-acre suburban area located on College Hill in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Lafayette College also owns and maintains a 230-acre athletic complex, the Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex, and leases a 1,500 square foot space in New York City.
~930 ftNE
Museum, Farmer's market, History museum
Easton Farmers' Market, Easton
5 min walk • Easton House, also known as the Bachmann Publick House and George Taylor's Easton Property, is a historic inn and tavern located at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
~1940 ftE
Bridge
Northampton Street Bridge, Easton
10 min walk • The Northampton Street Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Delaware River, connecting Easton, Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. It is maintained by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission despite not being a toll bridge.
0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Easton Cemetery, Easton
17 min walk • Easton Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Easton, Pennsylvania and the burial site of many notable individuals. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, Easton
13 min walk • The Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge is a modified Pennsylvania through truss bridge that carries U.S. Route 22 over the Delaware River. The bridge is between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. The bridge opened on January 14, 1938, and is operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
~680 ftNE
Memorial
Peace Candle, Easton
4 min walk • The Peace Candle is a tower-like structure erected every Christmas season in Easton, Pennsylvania. The approximately 106-foot tall structure, which resembles a giant candle, is assembled each year over the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument, a Civil War memorial located in the city's Centre Square.
0.5 miE
40°41'19"N • 75°12'2"W
Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
14 min walk • Scenic railroads, Tours, Platform
0.7 miN
Student center
Zeta Psi Fraternity House, Easton
18 min walk • The Zeta Psi Fraternity House at Lafayette College is a historic fraternity house located on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parsons-Taylor House?

Nearby attractions include Easton Historic District, Easton (3 min walk), Peace Candle, Easton (4 min walk), Magik Studio Gallery, Easton (4 min walk), State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton (4 min walk).

How to get to Parsons-Taylor House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parsons-Taylor House:

Bus

Easton Bus Terminal (3 min walk)