Newtown Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Buckman Farm
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Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
1. Buckman Farm Marker
The Buckman House is an excellent example of a Victorian Second Empire style home and likely was constructed between 1860-1870 with an earlier building as its core, likely the homestead of William Buckman, one of the early settlers in Newtown. It is presumed that the current house was constructed by Eli Buckman, who purchased the property from Lewis Buckman in 1869. Although some have been rebuilt, the original house, barn, springhouse, potato shed and carriage house still remain on the property.
The Buckman Farm is of immense value to Newtown, as it represents the last surviving agriculturally-related structures located directly adjacent to the Common. Accordingly, this site has been developed as part of the Village at Newtown to retain the historic charm, while at the same time remaining commercially viable.
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[Captions]:
The Buckman House, with spring house in foreground, circa 1880.
The Buckman Barn, circa 1935.
Erected 2007 by Newtown Historic Association. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Newtown Heritage Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1705.
Location. 40° 13.777′ N, 74° 56.311′ W. Marker is in Newtown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Newtown Township. It is on North Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 N Sycamore St, Newtown PA 18940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
2. Buckman Farm Marker - wide view with house
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Paxson-Croasdale Building & Trolley (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brick Hotel (about 600 feet away); Newtown War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Temperance House (about 600 feet away); Newtown Common & Creek (about 600 feet away); Newtown Borough Hall (about 600 feet away); McMasters House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newtown.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
