About George Taylor House
The George Taylor House is a restored Georgian stone residence built in 1768 for George Taylor, an ironmaster, politician, and one of Pennsylvania's signers of the Declaration of Independence. Taylor lived in the house from 1768 until March 1776, during a period when he was active in Pennsylvania politics and the colonial iron industry. The property survives as a National Historic Landmark and provides a tangible connection to the life of a signer whose career linked early American industry with the political movement toward independence.
Guided tours interpret Taylor's life, the architecture of the house, and the broader Revolutionary-era history of the Lehigh Valley. Visitors can see the preserved residence and learn how a prosperous colonial ironmaster lived and worked before joining the Continental Congress. The organization also hosts living-history programs and special events at selected times during the year, making the site a focused stop for travelers interested in the people behind the Declaration of Independence.
