Troxell-Steckel House


The Troxell-Steckel House is an historic, American home that is located in Egypt, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

History and architectural features

Built in 1756 by Johannes Peter Troxell, the historic structure is a -story, fieldstone dwelling with a high-pitched gable roof. Designed in the Pennsylvania-German style, it measures 48 feet long and 35 feet wide. Also located on the property are a contributing stone spring house and late-nineteenth century barn. The house and property were given to the Lehigh County Historical Society in 1942, and are now open as a historic house museum.