Star Barn Complex
Also known as Motter, John, Barn and Outbuildings; Walnut Hill
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Star Barn Complex
Star Barn Complex, at Nissley Dr. at PA 283, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 27, 2000: the first place in Lower Swatara Township to be listed. Only 2,897 of Pennsylvania’s 3,595 listings are older. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Gothic Revival, as it does for 157 other Pennsylvania listings. The listing covers 3 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 45 MB · National Archives↗Finding Star Barn Complex
Nissley Dr. at PA 283, Lower Swatara Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Gothic Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic Revival.
Memories of Star Barn Complex
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Star Barn Complex
Is Star Barn Complex on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 27, 2000 (Register number 00000845).
Is Star Barn Complex a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Harris Mansion, 6.1 miles away.
Can you visit Star Barn Complex?
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 Star Barn Complex?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 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 71996345 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.