New Garden Township
Historical Resource #18
Gregg Farm
Hobson #1 Farm
436 Sharp Rd
Avondale, PA
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New Garden Township
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GPS: 39.82122° N, 75.72686° W
GIS: 2536747, 184241 State Plane Zone 3702; North American Datum 1983; Units: Feet
| HR #18 is recognized under the New Garden Township Historical Ordinance (adopted 8-10-2009) as meeting the following criteria: | |
| [X] | (a) shall have been constructed, or had any portion thereof constructed, prior to January 1, 1940; and |
| [X] | (b) shall have significant character, interest or value as an example of development, heritage or character of New Garden Township, or |
| [ ] | (c) shall reflect the environment in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style, or |
| [ ] | (d) shall embody distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or engineering specimen. |
Tax Parcel ID: 60-4-28.7
Description: OLD STYLE
Year Built: 1780
Caution: This county data may not be properly matched to HR #18 and dates before 1920 are especially unreliable.
Wilmer Hobson purchased the Gregg farm in 1929 after he lost his farm due to the creation of the Hoopes Reservoir in New Castle County.
Pownall & Peg Jones, 2020
Florence Pierson married Wilmer Palmer Hobson. She won a prize for getting the most milk from one cow.
Lynn Sinclair, 2020
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The Historical Commission is always looking for additional information about this resource. |
