6 Of The Most Interesting Historical Homes For Sale Around Philly

Do you love historical homes? These properties for sale across the Philadelphia suburbs are not only beautiful but also have interesting stories to tell. Opening shots of the Battle of the Brandywine were fired from one of them. Another was a stop on the underground railroad.

Here's a look at six of the most interesting historical homes for sale in suburban Philadelphia:

1221-A Meetinghouse Rd, Gwynedd, Montgomery County

This home, originally built in 1752, has a past filled with history and folklore. According to the listing, George Washington once stopped by en route to Valley Forge, the forefathers of the Declaration of Independence escaped here for county retreats, and it was a stop on the underground railroad. Also Abe Lincoln's Grandmother resided here for a time, according to hand written sheep skin deeds used to convey its ownership through the years. Click here for more information and photos.

921 Tennis Ave, Horsham, Montgomery County

This home, designated as a Class II Historic Resource by Horsham Township, was built in 1795 by a prosperous farmer, Atkinson Hughes. The house includes all its original fine woodwork, seven working fireplaces, spacious center hall, and generously proportioned rooms. For about fifty years, until 1967, Sunbeam Water Company bottled water from the spring and a well on the property. Previously, before the days of the Sunbeam Water Company, the property was a part of a large estate assembled by Henry Pratt McKean, a Philadelphia gentleman. Click here for more photos and information.

1175 Birmingham Rd, West Chester, Chester County

On September 11, 1777, the opening shots of the Battle of the Brandywine were fired from this farm at the Continental Army centered around the Birmingham Friends Meeting. Now set on 28.5 acres, the farm features a seven-bedroom serpentine home, a large stone bank barn, a four-car garage, greenhouse, several outbuildings, pool, and lush gardens. The oldest section of the home dates to 1740 with later 1802 and 1937 additions. Click here for more photos and information.

No street provided, Buckingham, Bucks County

The circa 1820 stone manor home has been restored beyond its original beauty by renowned builder Luther Nash and is listed in the register of historic American Buildings in the Library of Congress. Renovations include many European and modern accoutrements with interior designed faux painting and fabric-covered walls. Click here for more photos and information.

711 Telegraph Rd, Hilltown, Bucks County

Wert Manor is located on a piece of land once owned by John Penn, son of William Penn. John Wert purchased a piece of the original 135 acres, circa 1779, and in 1800 he commissioned a mason to build this beautiful 5-6 bedroom stone colonial residence which has been tastefully upgraded for today. Click here for more photos and information.

1241 Taylorsville Rd, Washington Crossing, Bucks County

This property in historic Washington Crossing may have been a settler's cottage or toll house. It dates back to 1764. It boasts plenty of charm in its 620 square feet. Click here for more photos and information.

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