About this property
Old Drawyers Church is a historic Presbyterian church on U.S. 13 near Odessa, New Castle County, Delaware. The congregation was founded by Dutch and Swedish immigrants, though by the time the church was built the congregation was largely made up of Scottish immigrants. It was built between 1769 and 1773, and is a two-story, five bay brick building in the Georgian style.
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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 73000533. It was listed on February 6, 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 Old Drawyers Church listed on the National Register?
Old Drawyers Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 6, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Old Drawyers Church?
Old Drawyers Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Drawyers Church?
The period of significance for Old Drawyers Church is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1769.
Can I research the history near Old Drawyers Church?
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