Beallsville Historic District
Beallsville Historic District - circa 1788 log cabin, built by town founder Zephania Beall. South side.
Courtesy of Generic1139
22 September 2013, 10:12:05
Location:
2861-2849, US-40, Beallsville, PA 15313
Description:
The Beallsville Historic District spans 40 acres in Beallsville, Pennsylvania, and holds designation as a historic district by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. This district encompasses a "typical pike town" along the National Road, meeting criteria outlined in a Multiple Property Submission study. Its significance led to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. At the time of listing, the district comprised 91 contributing buildings, along with the Beallsville Cemetery and a c.1835 National Road iron milestone marker as contributing sites and objects respectively. Additionally, there were 29 non-contributing buildings within the district.
The architecture within the district varies, reflecting different eras and styles. In the western part of the district, buildings predominantly exhibit vernacular, Greek Revival, or Federal influences from the National Road era (1818–1852). Conversely, the eastern part of the district showcases larger Italianate and Queen Anne style houses from the later 19th century.
Notable properties within the district include the oldest building, located at 984 Maiden Street, a log structure dating back to 1788 and once the residence of town founder Zephaniah Beall. Other significant sites include the 1821 Greenfield Stand (also known as Greenfield Tavern) at 2848 Maiden Street, the John Hough House at 2852 Main Street, noted for its association with a tollkeeper, and the Beallsville Methodist Church built in 1874.
