National Register of Historic Places

Eighth Street Park Historic District

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
Listed
August 3, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83001334

About this property

Eighth Street Park Historic District, also known as Tilton Park Historic District, is a national historic district located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It encompasses 208 contributing buildings located around Eighth Street Park in Wilmington. It is a primarily residential district developed in the late-19th and early-20th century. They include rowhouse, semi-detached, and detached dwellings are in a variety of popular styles including Second Empire and Queen Anne. The oldest house is the James Tilton house (1802), home of Surgeon General of the United States Army James Tilton. Also located in the district is the Second Baptist Church. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, with a boundary increase in 1984.

Location

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
39.74917, -75.56204

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Birmingham Hill (Brandywine)
1777Revolutionary War
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1777Revolutionary War
5.1 mi
Battle of Brandywine
1777Revolutionary War
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When was Eighth Street Park Historic District listed on the National Register?

Eighth Street Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Eighth Street Park Historic District?

Eighth Street Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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