Lewes Historic District in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Captain Chambers Chance
Originally built in Pilottown c. 1800, one of the few remaining Dutch-styled homes typical of 18th c. Lewes. Named for George Peter Chambers, renowned sea captain and early resident.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 38° 46.546′ N, 75° 8.563′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in the Lewes Historic District. It is on West 3rd Street just east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 W 3rd St, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Delawares Beaches. It is also 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: Fisherman's Cottage (a few steps from this marker); 326 West Third Street (a few steps from this marker); Burton-Ingram House (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton-Ingram House Addition (within shouting distance of this marker); Menhaden Fishing Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Milk House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thompson Country Store (about 300 feet away); Old Bethel Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
