East Goshen Township near West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Goshenville Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shops
Built circa 1740 with 1750 addition
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 11, 2014
1. Goshenville Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shops Marker
Inscription.
Goshenville Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shops. Built circa 1740 with 1750 addition. The Goshenville Blacksmith Shop is in its original location and was the center of village life for nearly 200 years. It has a working forge and a display of an early l800's Conestoga farm Wagon along with a collection of historic tools. The adjoining Wheelwright Shop is a c1750's addition. A second floor was added in the early 1800's. The stone artisan building currently has an all-season room that is used for community meetings and classes. Blacksmith and wheelwright demonstrations take place in the forge area.
The Goshenville Blacksmith Shop is in its original location and was the center of village life for nearly 200 years. It has a working forge and a display of an early l800's Conestoga farm Wagon along with a collection of historic tools. The adjoining Wheelwright Shop is a c1750's addition. A second floor was added in the early 1800's. The stone artisan building currently has an all-season room that is used for community meetings and classes. Blacksmith and wheelwright demonstrations take place in the forge area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 39° 59.523′ N, 75° 32.597′ W. Marker is near West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in East Goshen Township. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Boot Road and North Chester Road (Pennsylvania Route 352), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 Boot Rd, West Chester PA 19380, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 11, 2014
2. Goshenville Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shops Marker
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 11, 2014
3. Historic Goshenville
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.