Beallsville Historic District

Beallsville Historic District is a preserved area with 91 buildings featuring Federal and Greek Revival styles along the historic National Road in Pennsylvania. The structures are spread across 40 acres and display architecture from different periods of the 1800s.

The area was founded by Zephaniah Beall, whose log house from 1788 still stands and is among the oldest structures in the district. Many more buildings appeared during the National Road's peak years from 1818 to 1852, when the route served as a major travel corridor.

The area contains homes, shops, and the Beallsville Methodist Church from 1874 that show how people built their community in the 1800s. These buildings reflect the way settlements developed along major trade routes.

You can view most buildings in the district from the outside while walking through the streets and observing the different architectural styles. The best way to explore the area is by taking a leisurely walk, since the buildings are easy to reach on foot.

A cast iron milestone from 1835 stands in the district and is one of only 21 remaining markers preserved along Pennsylvania's National Road. This rare marker reminds visitors of the era when travelers tracked their progress on this route.

Location: Beallsville

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.06500,-80.02306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20