Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania

Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania, also known as Old State Bank, is a historic bank building located at Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in about 1817, and is a one-story, square sandstone building. It measures 25 feet square and has a gable roof. A two-story, rear stone addition was added in about 1935. It was built as a bank and in use as such until 1819. Afterwards, it was used as a school, Methodist church, store, post office, pool room, fruit stand, restaurant, and medical office. It now houses a museum operated by the Perryopolis Area Heritage Society.[2]

Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania
LocationS. Liberty St., S of Washington Diamond, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°5′12″N 79°45′3″W
Arealess than one acre
Builtc. 1817
Architectural styleEarly Republic
NRHP reference No.97001245[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 24, 1997

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Clinton E. Piper (June 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-01-28.


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