About this property
Dilworth House is a historic home in Port Penn, Delaware. The earliest section of the house dates to the late 17th century. It was built in two sections, the west section being the oldest. It consists of two separate, 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story brick sections, each three bays wide. The house features diapered brickwork.
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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 73000538. It was listed on November 27, 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 Dilworth House listed on the National Register?
Dilworth House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Dilworth House?
Dilworth House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dilworth House?
The period of significance for Dilworth House is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Dilworth House?
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