Shippen Manor

Shippen Manor is a stone house built in 1755 and now operates as a museum in Oxford Township. The structure features thick stone walls, multiple fireplaces, and rooms arranged across several levels including ground floor spaces, upper chambers, and finished attic rooms.

The manor was built in 1755 for two brothers of the Shippen family who operated a major iron works nearby. Its creation was tied to the industrial growth of the region.

The manor operates as a museum and shows how wealthy families lived during the colonial period. Visitors walk through rooms furnished with pieces from that era to understand daily life.

The building sits on Belvidere Avenue and is easily accessible when visiting Oxford Township. It is managed by a local cultural program and offers guided tours through the various rooms.

The east side of the house shows the basement area fully visible from the outside, which was unusual for its time and reveals the building method used. This design allows visitors today to see how the stone structure was actually built.

Location: Oxford Township

Inception: 1755

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

Part of: Oxford Industrial Historic District

Website: http://wcchc.org

GPS coordinates: 40.80530,-74.99750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47