Cedarcroft
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Cedarcroft, also known as Bayard Taylor House, is a National Historic Landmark
home in Chester County, Pennsylvania
. "From 1859 to 1874, this was the residence of Bayard Taylor
(1825-1878), poet, novelist, and Civil War correspondent. Taylor did much of his writing in this house," which he had built for his use. He lived here with his wife Maria Hansen, whom he married in 1857. She was the daughter of the Danish/German astronomer Peter Hansen
.
The house was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1971.
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
home in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
. "From 1859 to 1874, this was the residence of Bayard Taylor
Bayard Taylor
Bayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, and travel author.-Life and work:...
(1825-1878), poet, novelist, and Civil War correspondent. Taylor did much of his writing in this house," which he had built for his use. He lived here with his wife Maria Hansen, whom he married in 1857. She was the daughter of the Danish/German astronomer Peter Hansen
Peter Hansen
Peter Hansen may refer to:*Peter Marius Hansen, , Danish painter*Peter Hansen , Danish relief worker*Peter Andreas Hansen , Danish astronomer*Peter Hansen , American actor*Peter O...
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The house was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1971.
External links
- Historic Homes of Unionville, Pennsylvania: Bayard Taylor & Cedarcroft Mansion
- "Cedarcroft: Bayard Taylor House", Living Places Website, with excerpt from 1971 nomination to National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic PlacesThe National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...