Saint George's Hundred in Port Penn in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Eaton House
Photographed by Pete Skillman, June 19, 2025
1. William Eaton House Marker
House
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1849-1861
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 39° 30.954′ N, 75° 34.607′ W. Marker is in Port Penn, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Saint George's Hundred. It is on South Congress Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 S Congress St, Middletown DE 19709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: W.H. Miller Rental Property (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Price House (a few steps from this marker); W.H. Miller House (within shouting distance of this marker); O. Webb Double House (within shouting distance of this marker); McNally House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelby Collins House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Higgins House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Callaway House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Penn.
Also see . . . Port Penn Historic District - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
6 South Congress Street - Mid-19th century, 2-story, 3-bay frame center door house.(Submitted on June 19, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Photographed by Pete Skillman, June 19, 2025
2. William Eaton House Marker - wide view with house
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
