Uwchlan Meetinghouse

The two-and-a-half-story rubble fieldstone building features a gable roof, four fireplaces, and a balcony accessed by wooden stairs.

Built in 1756 on land donated by Joseph Cadwalader, the meetinghouse served as a hospital for Continental Army soldiers during the winter of 1777-1778.

The meetinghouse operated as the first library in the area and later became a public school in 1806, offering education to children regardless of income.

The structure contains modern amenities including running water and heating systems, while maintaining its original architectural elements for preservation purposes.

Civil War soldiers who received medical care at the meetinghouse left inscriptions, messages, and regimental numbers on the interior walls.

Location: Pennsylvania

Phone: +16103639726

Website: https://uwchlanconservationtrust.org/meeting-house-rental

GPS coordinates: 40.05444,-75.66028

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:16