Old State House
Old Statehouse is a historic state capitol building located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It was built between 1787 and 1792, and is a two-story, five-bay, brick structure in a Middle Georgian style.Photo: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Museum
- Description: building in Delaware, United States
- Also known as: “Old Statehouse” and “The Old State House”
- Address: 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Delaware Legislative Hall and First State Heritage Park.
Delaware Legislative Hall
Public building
Photo: Adavyd, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Delaware Legislative Hall is the state capitol building of Delaware. Located in the state capital city of Dover on Legislative Avenue, it houses the chambers and offices of the Delaware General Assembly. Delaware Legislative Hall is situated 970 feet east of Old State House.
First State Heritage Park
Park
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First State Heritage Park is an urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777. First State Heritage Park is situated 380 feet northwest of Old State House.
Delaware Governor’s Mansion
Museum
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The Delaware Governor's Mansion, also known as Woodburn or Governor's House, is the official residence of the governor of Delaware and the governor's family. Delaware Governor’s Mansion is situated 1,800 feet north of Old State House.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dover and Kent Acres.
Dover
Photo: kenlund, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Dover is the capital of Delaware. It is in the central part of the state in Kent County, approximately midway between Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach. Dover is home to several historic sites and recreational areas are nearby.
Kent Acres
Village
Kent Acres is a census-designated place in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Kent Acres had a population of 2,144. Kent Acres is situated 1½ miles south of Old State House.
Rodney Village
Village
Rodney Village is a census-designated place in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Rodney Village had a population of 1,489. Rodney Village is situated 1½ miles south of Old State House.
Old State House
- Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Kent County, Delaware, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.15651° or 39° 9′ 24″ northLongitude
-75.52289° or 75° 31′ 22″ westOpen location code
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In Other Languages
“Old State House” goes by many names.
- German: “Old Statehouse”
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