From Woodman’s History of Valley Forge (1922). | |
This property was owned by the Walker family for many years. Benjamin Jones purchased it in 1776. In the 19th century it was re-acquired by the Walker family. The Glass tax returns show the following buildings: a Stone House 28’ x 20’, with an Addition or Store House of 20’ x 20’, both on 2 floors. Windows: 4 of 15 panes; and 4 of 12 panes. Additional buildings were a Stone Kitchen 20’ x 10’; two Stone Barns, one 36’ x 21’, the other 46’ x 25’; and a Stone Milk Shop 20’ x 18’. There was also a separate Frame House 28’ x 20’ on 2 floors with the following windows: 4 of 8 panes; and 8 of 12 panes. | |
References: No articles have been published on this house. See the deed history and the genealogy of the Walker family. |