The pictures on this page are pictures
of an important barn in Hilltown - the Welsh Barn. This barn,
known as the Thomas-Musselman log barn, was built in 1727. It
is the oldest barn in the Hilltown area and has been restored
by the Hilltown Historical Society. This barn was moved from
its original site to Township land. This barn is the only remaining
log barn of Welsh architectural style in the Greater Philadelphia
area. Note the chevron or angular pattern of the rocks that helps
to identify this as a Welsh barn.
About 1755, part of the main floor was converted
to quarters for two slaves. The barn was converted to a house
in 1837.
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