Coventryville Historic District
Coventryville was founed in 1717 by Samuel Nutt. Coventry Forge was the first iron
forge in Chester County as a result of the areas rich deposits of iron and limestone.
Iron making continued at the site through the 19th century. Located at the junction
of the north and south branches of French Creek, Coventry was the first forge in Chester
County and enjoyed the areas rich deposits of iron and limestone. Iron making continued
at the site through the 19th century.
The village today consists of structures dating from the early 18th century through
the middle of the 19th including workers' housing, the Inn, the ironmaster's house
(Coventry Hall) and the mid 19th century Methodist church. The Coventryville Historic
District remains an intact concentration of original 18th and 19th century structures.
The community was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. From
Conventryville, visitors have the chance to take a fun side trip to the charming historical
village of Pughtown, located at Route 100 and Pughtown Road where the beautiful estate
of Welkinweir is located nearby on Prizer Road.
Events
Coventryville: Forging Freedom Tour Site 8
1521 Old Ridge Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
Pottstown, PA 19465
