Troxell-Steckel House

The Troxell-Steckel House is a farmhouse built from fieldstone with a high gable roof, displaying Pennsylvania German architectural style. The property includes the main house, an original stone spring house, and a 19th-century barn arranged as a working homestead.

Johannes Peter Troxell built the house in 1756 as a private residence for his family. The property remained in private hands until the family donated it to the Lehigh County Historical Society in 1942.

The house displays furniture and everyday items from Pennsylvania German settlers of the 18th century. The collection shows how these families lived and organized their homes and daily routines.

The site operates as a farm museum with parking available for visitors. Its location near Egypt makes it accessible for those interested in exploring early American farming and rural domestic life.

The spring house on the property dates to the original household and was used to keep food cold in early America. This specialized building is a rare example of a preserved colonial-era outbuilding.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1756

GPS coordinates: 40.67556,-75.53556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05