Meadow

Introduction

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The meadow south of the Morgan Log House had several uses; as a garden, orchard, pasture, water source, and site of the springhouse. It has undergone several changes since the site is no longer used as a farm. Because of its low-lying location, it can be muddy. It now serves as a picnic space and gardening plots, installed by a Boy Scout Eagle Project in 2020.

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View of the southern end of the Morgan Log House property, shoiwng the meadow, pond, springhouse, and Weikel Road culvert, circa 1935.

Backstory and Context

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The meadow, located south of the Morgan Log House dwelling, served multiple uses. It included on its southeastern end, a springhouse. A pond was also located within the meadow, but it was filled in by Towamencin Township, to eliminate safety concerns. Pictures from the 1930s Forsythe family occupation, shows the pond, springhouse, and cows, which were pastured there as well.

An orchard is believed to have been located further south of the meadow, which provided fruit to the farm. Currently a Native American garden is located at the north side of the meadow. The museum has also used the meadow for programming events; currently, garden plots were set up for expanded educational programming by a Boy Scout Eagle Scout project (2020).

Sources

Draft Agricultural History of the Morgan Log House (2019). Morgan Log House files.

Draft Architectural History of the Morgan Log House (2019). Morgan Log House files.

The History of the Property and House. Morgan Log House. http://www.morganloghouse.org/history-2/

Image Sources(Click to expand)

"Sis" Forsythe Robinson. Morgan Log House files.