Parsons-Taylor House
Location:
40 Ferry Street, Easton, PA
in Easton Area, Northampton CountyPhone:
610-984-7700 (tour appointments)Hours:
Docent-led tours by appointment, open for Easton’s Heritage Day in July. Contact 610-984-7700 to arrange a tour.Costs:
FreeCategories:
Historic Houses, Military History, Tours
Description:
The Parsons-Taylor House was built in 1757 by Surveyor-General William Parsons and was later rented by George Taylor until his death in 1781. Taylor is noted as one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, a member of the Continental Congress, and an ironmaster who aided in the American Revolutionary War effort. The house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a 2-1/2 story, 2 bay stone dwelling in the Georgian style that has a three-part interior circular stairway. It also sits adjacent to the Kressler Garden, a small public garden rich with native plantings.
The house has been owned, operated, and maintained by the George Taylor Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1906. It is open to the public during Easton’s Heritage Day celebration in July and by appointment.
ADA Accessibility: The Parsons-Taylor House is ADA accessible on the first floor only.