George Farmhouse

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George Farmhouse
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Location2615 Woodland Beach Road, near Smyrna, Delaware
Coordinates 39°18′41″N75°32′57″W / 39.311337°N 75.549174°W / 39.311337; -75.549174
Arealess than one acre
Builtc. 1915 (1915)-1920
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No. 82001862 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 19, 1982

George Farmhouse is a historic home located near Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware. It built between about 1915 and 1920, and is a two-story, frame dwelling in the Queen Anne style. Parts of the house date to the 19th century, and the one-story and attic kitchen wing may be the oldest section of the house. It features a three-story, offset hexagonal shaped tower with a tent roof and a wraparound porch. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Patricia Wright (May 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: George Farmhouse". National Park Service. and accompanying six photos