About this property
The Corbit–Sharp House is a historic house museum located at 118 Main Street in Odessa, Delaware. Built in 1772–74, it is one of the finest examples of a brick Georgian house in the Mid-Atlantic states. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1967, and is included in the Odessa Historic District. It has been a museum, under different ownerships, since 1940.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 67000004. It was listed on December 24, 1967.
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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 Corbit-Sharp House listed on the National Register?
Corbit-Sharp House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1967.
What type of historic resource is Corbit-Sharp House?
Corbit-Sharp House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Corbit-Sharp House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Corbit-Sharp House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Corbit-Sharp House?
The period of significance for Corbit-Sharp House is recorded as the colonial era.
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