River Bend Farm

River Bend Farm is a stone building complex in East Coventry Township located on five acres of land featuring stuccoed walls and pegged rafters. The construction methods reflect how farmers in the Chester County region built their structures during the colonial period.

The property was purchased in 1764 by Michael Hillegas, who later became the first Treasurer of the United States. This transaction marked a shift in land ownership during the early years of American independence.

The farmhouse interior shows how people arranged their living spaces, with built-in storage and wall details that reflect everyday choices of early American settlers.

The farm sits north of Spring City along Sanatoga Road, with grounds that can be explored on foot around the historic structures. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and changing weather conditions, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

The rooms have unusually tall ceilings for their time, giving the farmhouse an open and airy quality that was rare in buildings of that era.