Stanley
Also known as Wistar, Thomas, Jr. Farm; Fox Chase Farm; Butler Farm; Mount Stanley
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Stanley, at 8500 Pine Rd., Rocklege, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 2005. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 314 other Pennsylvania listings. The district takes in 12 historic buildings. The listing covers 112.3 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 79 MB · National Archives↗1822 to today
- 1822Built
- 2005Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 21 years
Finding Stanley
8500 Pine Rd., Rocklege, Abington Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Stanley
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Stanley
Is Stanley on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 10, 2005 (Register number 05000415).
Is Stanley a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Beth Sholom Synagogue, 2.8 miles away.
Can you visit Stanley?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Stanley?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 79 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71994443 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.