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Fit for the President- The Pennsylvania House

To turn into the circular drive and walk up the brick path to the front door is a step back
into the early 19th century. Located at the junction of the National Road and the old Dayton-Springfield Pike, the Pennsylvania House accommodated many pioneers during the great transcontinental surge of the early 1800’s. Having housed the likes of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and Thomas Corwin, the house is one of only a few of the inns that have lasted from that point in our nation’s history. By the 1930’s, the Pennsylvania House had become dilapidated, condemned and in almost complete disrepair. Determined to restore this historic landmark, the Daughters of the American Revolution purchased the home and raised funds for its restoration. Filled with antiques and period furniture, the Pennsylvania House now serves as a museum.

For more information about the Pennsylvania House, please call (937) 322-7668