Laurel in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
502 South Central Avenue
Laurel
Historic District
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
1988
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 38° 33.313′ N, 75° 34.259′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is on South Central Avenue (U.S. 13) just south of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 S Central Ave, Laurel DE 19956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 403 South Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 505 South Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Hope Lodge No. 4 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Farlow House (about 500 feet away); 312 East 4th Street (about 600 feet away); Memorial Tree (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial Fountain (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.
Also see . . . Laurel Historic District - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
this page online
185 (4.32.8.07.6) Dwelling, 502 Central Avenue, c. 1890s This is a two and one half story, frame, L plan, side hall, gable front Queen Anne house with a simple moulded cornice with exposed decorative rafters and rear projecting cross wing. There are two gabled dormers on the front projecting cross wing; they have novelty shinglework and two over two, double hung, sash windows. The remaining windows are one over one, double hung except for the second story triangular oriel window and second story bay. The front gable end is pedimented to form a pent eave with the attic projecting slightly and supported by brackets. The original paneled door has a fanlight above. Across the front is a porch with non-classical columns, turned balustrade, and original wood screening. The gable ends all have novelty shinglework and triple windows with Roman Star top sash. There is a one story, gable roofed addition to the rear. The house is covered with asbestos shingles and has an asphalt shingled roof and a brick foundation.(Submitted on April 24, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
