National Register Listings in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Andalusia
Atkinson Road Bridge
Belmont
Bridge in Buckingham Township
Bridge in Solebury Township
Bridge in Tinicum Township
Bridge in Yardley Borough
Bridge Valley Bridge
Bristol Historic District
Bristol Industrial Historic District
Brownsburg Village Historic District
Buckingham Friends Meeting House
Buckingham Friends Meeting House
Buckmanville Historic District
Burroughs, John, Homestead
Byecroft Farm Complex
Cabin Run Covered Bridge
Campbell's Bridge
Carversville Historic District
Center Bridge Historic District
Chalfont Historic District
Chapman, John, House
Churchville Historic District
Cintra
Craft, Gershom, House
Craven Hall
Cuttalossa Valley Historic District
Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal
Delbar Products, Inc.
Dolington Village Historic District
Dorrance Mansion
Doylestown Historic District
Dungan, Pugh, House
Durham Mill and Furnace
Dyerstown Historic District
Eagle Tavern
Eakin, John, Farm
Edgemont
Ely, Joshua, House
Erwinna Covered Bridge
Fallsington Historic District
Fonthill
Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
Fordhook Farm
Forest Grove Historic District
Fountain House
Frankenfield Covered Bridge
Fullam, John and Alice, House
Funk, Jacob, House and Barn
Gardenville-North Branch Rural Historic District
General Stores and Mold Loft Building-Harriman Yard of the Merchant Shipbuilding Corporation
Gilbert, Thomas and Lydia, Farm
Green Hills Farm
Grundy Mill Complex
Half-Moon Inn
Hammerstein, Oscar, II, Farm
Hampton Hill
Harewood and Beechwood
Harriman Historic District
Hayhurst Farm
Highland Park Camp Meeting
Holicong Village Historic District
Honey Hollow Watershed
Hough, John and Phineas, House
Hulmeville Historic District
Ivyland Historic District
James, Morgan, Homestead
James-Lorah House
Jefferson Avenue School
Jefferson Land Association Historic District
Keith House-Washington's Headquarters
Kitchen, William, House
Knecht's Mill Covered Bridge
Lacey, Gen. John, Homestead
Langhorne Historic District
Langhorne Library
Langhorne Manor School
Leedom, David, Farm
Liberty Hall
Little Jerusalem AME Church
Longland
Loux Covered Bridge
Lumberville Historic District
Makefield Meeting
Mechanicsville Village Historic District
Mercer Museum
Moland House
Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex
New Hope Village District
Newtown Creek Bridge
Newtown Friends Meetinghouse and Cemetery
Newtown Historic District
Newtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Newtown Historic District (Boundary Increase: North and South Extensions)
Newtown Presbyterian Church
Palmer, Amos, House
Pemberton, Phineas, House
Penn's Park General Store Complex
Penns Park Historic District
Pennsbury Manor
Perkasie Park Camp Meeting
Phillips Mill Historic District
Pine Valley Covered Bridge
Point Pleasant Historic District
Quakertown Historic District
Quakertown Passenger and Freight Station
Red Hill Church and School
Rhoads Homestead
Richardson, Joseph, House
Ridge Valley Rural Historic District
Riegel, Benjamin, House
Riverside Farm
Roberts, Enoch, House
Shaw Historic District
Sheard's Mill Covered Bridge
Sheard, Levi, Mill
Shelly School
Slate Hill Cemetery
Smith Family Farmstead
Smith, William, House
Sotcher Farmhouse
South Perkasie Covered Bridge
Southampton Baptist Church and Cemetery
Spinner House
Spring Valley Historic District
Springdale Historic District
Springhouse Farm
Springtown Historic District
St. Elizabeth's Convent
Stover Mill
Stover, Isaac, House
Stover, Jacob, Farmstead
Stover-Myers Mill
Strassburger, Reuben and Elizabeth, Farmstead
Summers, Lewis, Farm
Summerseat
Tabor Home for Needy and Destitute Children
Taylor, Benjamin, Homestead
Taylor, Peter, Farmstead
Teller Cigar Factory
Thompson, John, House
Tomlinson-Huddleston House
Trenton City/Calhoun Street Bridge
Trevose Manor
Twin Trees Farm
Twining Farm
Tyler, George F., Mansion
Uhlerstown Historic District
Uneek Havana Cigar Company
Upper Aquetong Valley Historic District
Van Sant Covered Bridge
Vansant Farmhouse
Village of Edgewood Historic District
Waldenmark
Walt Disney Elementary School
Warner, Isaiah, Farmstead
Washington Crossing State Park
White Hall of Bristol College
Willow Mill Complex
Wrightstown Friends Meeting Complex
Wrightstown Octagonal Schoolhouse
Wycombe Village Historic District
Yardley Historic District
About Bucks County
Bucks County Timeline
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. The county is located in the southeastern part of the state and is one of the three original counties established by William Penn in 1682. The area was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Lenni Lenape, who lived off the land and established settlements along the Delaware River.
In the 17th century, European settlers began to arrive in Bucks County, primarily from England, Wales, and Germany. These settlers were attracted to the fertile land and natural resources of the area. They established prosperous farming communities and built mills along the county's many creeks and rivers, utilizing water power to grind grain and saw lumber.
During the American Revolution, Bucks County played a significant role. It was the site of several important battles and skirmishes, including the Battle of Crooked Billet in 1778. The county's strategic location along the Delaware River made it a crucial crossing point for troops and supplies.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Bucks County underwent significant economic and social changes. Industrialization brought new opportunities, and the county experienced growth in sectors such as manufacturing and textiles. The development of transportation infrastructure, including railways and canals, further propelled the county's economic progress. Bucks County also became a popular destination for artists and writers seeking inspiration in its picturesque landscapes and quaint towns.
Today, Bucks County continues to thrive as a vibrant and diverse community. Its rich history is preserved in numerous historical sites and museums, attracting tourists and residents alike. The county remains an important cultural and economic hub in Pennsylvania, offering a blend of rural charm and modern amenities.
In the 17th century, European settlers began to arrive in Bucks County, primarily from England, Wales, and Germany. These settlers were attracted to the fertile land and natural resources of the area. They established prosperous farming communities and built mills along the county's many creeks and rivers, utilizing water power to grind grain and saw lumber.
During the American Revolution, Bucks County played a significant role. It was the site of several important battles and skirmishes, including the Battle of Crooked Billet in 1778. The county's strategic location along the Delaware River made it a crucial crossing point for troops and supplies.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Bucks County underwent significant economic and social changes. Industrialization brought new opportunities, and the county experienced growth in sectors such as manufacturing and textiles. The development of transportation infrastructure, including railways and canals, further propelled the county's economic progress. Bucks County also became a popular destination for artists and writers seeking inspiration in its picturesque landscapes and quaint towns.
Today, Bucks County continues to thrive as a vibrant and diverse community. Its rich history is preserved in numerous historical sites and museums, attracting tourists and residents alike. The county remains an important cultural and economic hub in Pennsylvania, offering a blend of rural charm and modern amenities.
Bucks County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- 1682 - William Penn receives land grant for Pennsylvania from King Charles II.
- 1682 - Bucks County is established as one of the original counties in Pennsylvania.
- 1684 - First courthouse in Bucks County is built in Fallsington.
- 1711 - Bucks County's first jail is constructed in Bristol.
- 1776 - Bucks County residents play a significant role in the American Revolution, with the Battle of Trenton fought nearby.
- 1812 - The Doylestown Courthouse is built, which becomes the county seat.
- 1827 - The first steam-powered mill is constructed in Bucks County.
- 1850 - The Delaware Canal is completed, connecting Bucks County to Philadelphia.
- 1893 - The first electric trolley line is established in Bucks County, revolutionizing transportation.
- 1938 - Bucks County Playhouse opens in New Hope, becoming a renowned theater venue.
- 1979 - Washington Crossing Historic Park is established, commemorating George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River.
- 1989 - Bucks County Community College opens its Upper Bucks Campus in Perkasie.