Golden Mine

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Golden Mine
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LocationRoosa Rd., Milford, Delaware
Coordinates 38°54′19″N75°29′8″W / 38.90528°N 75.48556°W / 38.90528; -75.48556
Arealess than one acre
Builtc. 1763 (1763)
NRHP reference No. 78000891 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 24, 1978

Golden Mine is a historic home located at Milford, Kent County, Delaware. The house was built about 1763, and is a two-story, three bay frame dwelling sheathed in cypress shingles. It has a double entrance. There is a two-story, one bay, brick addition with another front entrance. Both sections share a steep gable roof. There are rear frame additions. The interior features a large fireplace, winding stairs to the second floor, and front and rear doors, separated by a single board partition. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. [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. Joan M. Norton (Spring 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Golden Mine". National Park Service. and accompanying 12 photos