Conewago Township near Hanover in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stones from the Mass House
The stone used in the construction of this building are from the Robert Owings "Mass House," which was erected approximately one-half mile directly north of this site on a 500 acre tract of land granted to him in 1732 by Lord Baltimore. Archeological and architectural studies have concluded that the house was built in the 1750's and was used as a Mass House during the period 1785 - 1787 while the church was being constructed.
The parish acquired the house and farm land in 1956. The structure was destroyed by an arsonist on August 25, 1995 and the stones were preserved for future use. The farm land was sold, and the proceeds were used to help pay for this building.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 1995.
Location. 39° 49.11′ N, 77° 2.249′ W. Marker is near Hanover, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Conewago Township. Marker is on Basilica Drive just south of Chapel Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Basilica Dr, Hanover PA 17331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Conewago Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Conewago Chapel Bell
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
