08/30/2026
Lenhart Farm is a historic house and farm complex located in Lenhartsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
The house was built by about 1830, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, five-bay, brownstone dwelling in the Georgian style.
Also on the property are a stone and frame bank barn- one of the largest and most capacious in Berks County (1841), now destroyed. There were a springhouse, carriage house, and a number of farm-related outbuildings. Further details below-
Architectural and Historical. Background & Construction Style:
The main residence is a 2½-story, five-bay brownstone dwelling built around 1830 in the Georgian architectural style. It features deep porches, symmetric window placement, and classic local stone masonry typical of the Pennsylvania German agricultural community in the 19th century.
The Farm Complex:
Beyond the primary stone farmhouse, the historically recognized property complex historically included a stone and frame bank barn built in 1841, a springhouse, a carriage house, and several other farm-related outbuildings that supported regional dairy and crop operations.
The Founder's Legacy:
The borough of Lenhartsville itself was founded by Heinrich (Henry) Lenhart (1773–1837), on tract lands originally owned by his grandfather, Johan Peter Lenhart.
The farmstead remained a centerpiece of the family name and local crossroads commerce for generations.
Historic Preservation:
Due to its regional significance and beautifully preserved structural elements, the Lenhart Farm was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on September 18, 1978. Despite this important documented distinction, the current owner demolished the massive stone barn, along with a number of outbuildings. This likely disqualified the site from re-inclusion on the vaunted Federal Register.
