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Leonard Rhone House

Leonard Rhone House
Leonard Rhone House is located in Pennsylvania
Leonard Rhone House
Leonard Rhone House is located in the US
Leonard Rhone House
Nearest city Off Pennsylvania Route 45, Potter Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°48′32″N 77°43′16″W / 40.80889°N 77.72111°W / 40.80889; -77.72111Coordinates: 40°48′32″N 77°43′16″W / 40.80889°N 77.72111°W / 40.80889; -77.72111
Area 2.3 acres (0.93 ha)
Built 1853
Architectural style Georgian
NRHP Reference # 85003448
Added to NRHP October 31, 1985

Leonard Rhone House, also known as Rhoneymeade, is a historic home located at Potter Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built about 1853, and is a 2 1/2-story, "L"-shaped brick dwelling with a gable roof. It sits on a limestone foundation. The interior has a traditional Georgian center hall plan. Also on the property is a contributing outbuilding. The house was built by Leonard Rhone, who is traditionally regarded as the father of the Grange Fair.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

The house and the surrounding property are now maintained as an arboretum and sculpture garden. There also is a labyrinth on the property. Visitors are welcomed free of charge on Sundays from 10am-4pm from April through October.

Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden



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