Saint George's Hundred in Odessa in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Corbit-Sharp House

1772-1774

Photographed by Pete Skillman, March 12, 2024

1. The Corbit-Sharp House Marker

Inscription. This tablet erected in grateful recognition of the builder, William Corbit & the restorer, H. Rodney Sharp.
The Trustees of Winterthur Museum • 1966

National Register Plaque
The Corbit-Sharp House
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 2, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1968

Erected 1966 by The Trustees of Winterthur Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 39° 27.235′ N, 75° 39.413′ W. Marker is in Odessa, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Saint George's Hundred. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Main St, Odessa DE 19730, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Delaware’s Southern New Castle County, in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

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

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Odessa (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tatman Office (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old St. Paul's Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); 209 North Sixth Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); You Are Not Forgotten (approx. 0.4 miles away); Appoquinimink Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Drawyers Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Odessa.

Also see . . .
1. Delaware NHL Corbit-Sharp House. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form

The William Corbit House, erected
Photographed by Pete Skillman, March 12, 2024

2. The Corbit-Sharp House National Historic Landmark Plaque
in 1772-74 in Odessa Delaware, is one of the finest examples of a late Georgian house to be found in the Middle Colonies...The Corbit House is also important because it serves as a documented example of the impact of the architectural design of a major city, in this case Philadelphia, on smaller towns in the area. Odessa was once an area of economic importance as a trade center and Corbit had close business and social contacts with Philadelphia.

(Submitted on March 13, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

2. Historic Odessa Foundation. The house is currently owned by the Historic Odessa Foundation and is open for tours. More information is available on their website. (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

Wide view of The Corbit-Sharp House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, March 12, 2024

3. Wide view of The Corbit-Sharp House Marker

The Corbit-Sharp House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, March 12, 2024

4. The Corbit-Sharp House

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.