Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster

Name: Historic Rock Ford
Address: 881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster, 17602, United States
Telephone: +1 717-392-7223

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Historic Rock Ford or the General Edward Hand House is an historic house in southeastern Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Although the property is surrounded by Lancaster County Central Park, it is privately owned and operated by the Rock Ford Foundation, a 501 not-for-profit organization. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976. Edward Hand was an adjutant general to George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. ()

Built: 1793 (231 years ago)Coordinates: 40°1'11"N, 76°17'19"W

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881 Rockford RdLancaster 17602 United States

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+1 717-392-7223

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Historic Rock Ford – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Central Market, St. Mary's Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster County Convention Center.

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Shopping, Romanesque architecture, Market
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Church
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Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
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Convention center
Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster
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Park
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40°2'4"N • 76°18'37"W
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Cemetery
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Gothic Revival architecture
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Archaeological site
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Georgian architecture
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Neighbourhood
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