Buckingham Friends Meeting House

Buckingham Friends Meeting House is a stone structure built in 1768 featuring a symmetrical design with two separate chambers connected by a movable partition wall. The exterior shows the clean lines and simple forms typical of Quaker building tradition, with plain window arrangements and no decorative elements.

The site began as a log cabin constructed between 1705 and 1708 before the current stone building was erected. This present structure represents the fourth building constructed at this location over time as the Quaker community grew.

The separate sections for men and women that define the interior layout reflect how Quaker worship practices were organized around gender. Visitors today can observe these divisions and understand how the physical space shaped the community's religious life.

The meeting house is located on a quiet property accessible from York Road in the Lahaska area. Access is usually available during worship services and community gatherings, so timing your visit during these events or checking beforehand is helpful.

This structure earned recognition as a National Historic Landmark because its design influenced how Quaker meeting houses were built across much of North America for nearly a century. The movable partition wall is a particularly clever feature that allowed the community to adapt the space for different gatherings and purposes.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.34889,-75.04083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42