List of National Historic Landmarks in Delaware facts for kids
Delaware is home to many important places that tell stories about American history! These special spots are called National Historic Landmarks (NHLs). They are recognized by the United States government as places that have played a big role in our country's past. Think of them as super important historical treasures!
There are 14 National Historic Landmarks spread across Delaware's three counties. Let's explore some of them!
Delaware's Special Historic Landmarks
Aspendale
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Aspendale is a historic house and a small farm that has been kept almost exactly as it was in 1771. It's located near Kenton in Kent County. This landmark helps us understand what life was like on a plantation in the late 1700s.
Jacob Broom House
This house in Montchanin was the home of Jacob Broom. He was an important person who helped write the United States Constitution, which is the main set of laws for the United States. The house is privately owned and is close to the Hagley Museum and Library.
Corbit-Sharp House
Built in 1772, the Corbit-Sharp House in Odessa shows how building styles from Philadelphia influenced other areas. It's a great example of late Georgian architecture, which was popular during that time.
John Dickinson House
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This historic home near Dover belonged to John Dickinson. He was a famous writer who wrote "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania." These writings helped people understand the economic problems in America before the American Revolutionary War.
Eleutherian Mills
Eleutherian Mills is a historic site in Wilmington with gunpowder mills. These mills were started in 1802 by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont. Today, they are part of the Hagley Museum, where you can learn about early American industry.
Fort Christina
Located in Wilmington, Fort Christina was the very first main settlement of the New Sweden colony. This was where Swedish settlers first arrived and built their community in America.
Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church
This church in Wilmington is the oldest church still standing from the New Sweden colony. It's special because services were held here in the Swedish language from 1698 all the way into the 1800s!
Howard High School of Technology
Howard High School in Wilmington was once a school only for African American students. It was part of an important court case called Gebhart v. Belton. This case helped lead to the famous Brown vs. Board of Education decision by the United States Supreme Court, which said that schools could not be separated by race.
Lightship LV-118 (Overfalls)
The Lightship LV-118, also called the Overfalls, is a unique ship located in Lewes. It's special because it was one of the few lightships that stayed in service during World War II. Lightships are like floating lighthouses that guide other ships.
Lombardy Hall
Lombardy Hall, located in Fairfax, was the home of Gunning Bedford Jr.. He was another important person who helped write the United States Constitution and signed it.
New Castle Court House
The New Castle Court House in New Castle was a very important building. It was where Delaware's colonial assembly, which was like their government meeting, met from 1704 to 1777.
New Castle Historic District
The New Castle Historic District in New Castle was the capital of the Delaware colony from 1651 to 1761. This area has many well-preserved old buildings that show what the town looked like centuries ago.
George Read II House
This house in New Castle was the home of George Read Jr.. He was the first U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, which means he was a very important lawyer for the government in this area.
Stonum
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Stonum, located in New Castle, was the home of George Read. He was a very important person because he signed the United States Declaration of Independence, which announced America's freedom from Great Britain.
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