Union School
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About Union School
Union School, at 516--518 Bethlehem Pike, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 11, 1980. It was among the first 8 of Whitemarsh Township’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its education, at the national level.
What it isHistoric building in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 · 18 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
516--518 Bethlehem Pike, Whitemarsh Township · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Union SchoolStart here
- 2
Hope LodgeGeorgian · Built 1750 · 0.2 mi on - 3
Farmar MillBuilt 1690 · 0.2 mi on
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Union School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Union School
Is Union School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 11, 1980 (Register number 80003576).
Is Union School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Grey Towers, 3.9 miles away.
Can you visit Union School?
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 Union School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 71998718 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.