This is the former home of Albert Gallatin (1761 - 1849), Secretary of the Treasurg (1801 - 1814) and also US Minister to France and Great Britain. One of the three rivers forming the Missouri River was named after him by Lewis and Clark. The home is in Fayette County, is located along the Monongahela River and is managed by the National Park Service. The Ranger on site is very knowledgeable, the home is well preserved and there are picnic fascilities available.
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Friendship Hill entrance
The entrance is on state route 166 a few miles north of Point Marion, PA
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Entrance drive
The picturesque trees are obviously not original.
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Wooded setting of the home
This entire area of Fayette County is quite wooded.
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First view of home
The home sits on a hill above the surrounding land.
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View showing back and main wings.
The main wing can be seen to the right of the back wing.
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Closer view of back wing
Numerous alterations were made to the house during and after it was...
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Approaching the house
The main wing is to the left and contains a very beautiful 3 story staircase...
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Closeup of the house
The main wing to the left is original while the wing to the right was altered...
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The home overlooks the river
Mr Gallatin had planned to use the Monongahela River to bring commerce to the...
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North America
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