John Chapman House
Listed as “Chapman, John, House” · Also known as London Purchase Farm; Knox-Hamilton Headquarters; Dr. Chapman
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Chapman House
John Chapman House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 24, 1974. It was among the first 3 of Upper Makefield Township’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its military, at the national level. The listing covers 25 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 15 MB · National Archives↗Finding John Chapman House
South of New Hope off PA 232 on Eagle Rd., Upper Makefield Township, in Upper Makefield Township, PA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
9 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of John Chapman House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about John Chapman House
Is John Chapman House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 24, 1974 (Register number 74001757).
Is John Chapman House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex, 1.9 miles away.
Can you visit John Chapman House?
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 John Chapman House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 71996722 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.