National Register of Historic Places

Wyoming Historic District

Wyoming, Kent County, Delaware
Listed
February 18, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
86003037

About this property

Wyoming Historic District is a national historic district located at Wyoming, Kent County, Delaware. It encompasses 310 contributing buildings and 10 contributing structures in the town of Wyoming. It mainly consists of residential and commercial buildings developed after the arrival of the Delaware Railroad in 1855. Significant development occurred from the 1870s to 1941 and include examples of the Classical Revival, Bungalow/craftsman, and Queen Anne styles. Notable buildings include the town hall, the former W. M. Harris & Son Vinegar & Canning Factory, Wyoming mill complex, the Wyoming United Methodist Church, First National Bank of Wyoming, and the main building of the former Wyoming Institute. The Wyoming Railroad Station is located in the district and listed separately. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Location

Wyoming, Kent County, Delaware
39.12117, -75.55704

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Wyoming Railroad Station
Industrial
0.2 mi
Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.4 mi
Camden Friends Meetinghouse
Early Republic
0.7 mi
Camden Historic District
Listed
0.9 mi
Brecknock
Industrial
1.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Wyoming Historic District listed on the National Register?

Wyoming Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Wyoming Historic District?

Wyoming Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wyoming Historic District?

The period of significance for Wyoming Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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