New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Vansant House
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009
1. Vansant House Marker
Inscription.
Vansant House. . This is the oldest stone house in New Hope. It was built in 1743 by Ichabod Wilkinson, an iron master from Providence, Rhode Island. The structure is an excellent example of colonial "kitchen-parlor" style. Mary Wilkinson, Ichabod's daughter, married Joshua Vansant and they lived in this house for many years. Vansant was a builder and early developer of the town. In the late 1800s when the roof was being replaced, grapeshot was found embedded in the wood. The grapeshot was allegedly fired by British soldiers from across the Delaware River in December 1776.
This is the oldest stone house in New Hope. It was built in 1743 by Ichabod Wilkinson, an iron master from Providence, Rhode Island. The structure is an excellent example of colonial "kitchen-parlor" style. Mary Wilkinson, Ichabod's daughter, married Joshua Vansant and they lived in this house for many years. Vansant was a builder and early developer of the town. In the late 1800s when the roof was being replaced, grapeshot was found embedded in the wood. The grapeshot was allegedly fired by British soldiers from across the Delaware River in December 1776.
Location. 40° 21.716′ N, 74° 57.035′ W. Marker is in New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and W. Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Hope PA 18938, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aquetong Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hope Mills (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ferry Landing
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,568 times since then and 128 times this year. Last updated on April 8, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
