National Register of Historic Places

Dodd Homestead

Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County, Delaware
Listed
August 25, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82002367

About this property

Dodd Homestead was a historic home and farmstead located near Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County, Delaware. It was a modified L-shaped, wood-frame dwelling, the earliest portion of which dated to about 1830. The main house was a long, rectangular, two-story, single-pile structure in a vernacular Federal / Greek Revival style. It had a wing, that was originally one-story. but later raised to a full two stories, probably in the mid-19th century. There was also a two-story rear wing. The house was sheathed in hand-hewn cypress shingles and had stuccoed brick interior end chimneys. Contributing 19th century outbuildings included a low brick ash shed, milk house, wood shed, storage shed, a small shed-roofed poultry house, stable, barn, a large gable-roofed dairy barn, corn crib, and carriage house. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is listed on the Delaware Cultural and Historic Resources GIS system as demolished or destroyed.

Location

Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County, Delaware
38.71701, -75.11074

Categories

ARCHITECTUREAGRICULTURE
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Sources

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When was Dodd Homestead listed on the National Register?

Dodd Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Dodd Homestead?

Dodd Homestead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dodd Homestead?

The period of significance for Dodd Homestead is recorded as the industrial era.

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