About this property
Bannister Hall and Baynard House is a national historic district located near Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware. It includes structures dating from 1750. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The listing included two contributing buildings on 10 acres (4.0 ha). Baynard House has also been named Fox Hall .
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000503. It was listed on April 10, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bannister Hall and Baynard House listed on the National Register?
Bannister Hall and Baynard House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Bannister Hall and Baynard House?
Bannister Hall and Baynard House is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bannister Hall and Baynard House?
The period of significance for Bannister Hall and Baynard House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1750.
Can I research the history near Bannister Hall and Baynard House?
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