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Battles Estate, Girard, PA
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Battles Estate

Two historic homes and farmland in Girard tied to banker Rush Battles and his daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Battles.

436 Walnut Street · Girard, PA

About Battles Estate

The Girard campus of the Hagen History Center includes two historic houses, the Yellow House and the White House on Walnut Street, along with more than 130 acres of farmland and public walking trails. Rush Battles, a Girard lawyer and banker, built the Yellow House in 1858. His daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Battles later led the family bank and served on the state normal school's board. The estate has also hosted a large sunflower festival on its farm properties. The Girard campus is currently open for special events only.

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