Cooper House
National Register of Historic Places

Cooper House

Kenton, Kent County, Delaware
Listed
March 19, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73000495

About this property

Cooper House, also known as Wilds House, is a historic home located at Kenton, Kent County, Delaware, United States. The house was built about 1794, as a two-story, three-bay, side hall plan stuccoed brick structure. A two-story rear wing was added in the latter half of the 19th century. Fugitive slaves on the Underground Railroad were harbored in a secret room over the kitchen. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. National Register of Historic Places listings in Kent County, Delaware

Location

Kenton, Kent County, Delaware
39.22793, -75.66326

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Kenton Post Office
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0.1 mi
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0.1 mi
Kenton Historic District
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0.2 mi
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0.7 mi
Clark-Pratt House
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Questions about this property

When was Cooper House listed on the National Register?

Cooper House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Cooper House?

Cooper House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cooper House?

The period of significance for Cooper House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1794.

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