Lewes Historic District in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
David Hall House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010
1. David Hall House Marker
Inscription.
David Hall House. . This house was the home of Colonel David Hall (1752-1817), patriot of the Revolution and Governor of Delaware. Devoted to the struggle for American Independence, he enlisted in the Continental Army in 1776 and was commissioned as a Captain in the Delaware Regiment. He served with distinction at Long Island and White Plains before his promotion to Colonel and commanding officer of the Regiment in April, 1777. He was subsequently wounded at the Battle of Germantown. An active participant in post-war political affairs. Hall was a member of the state legislature and an unsuccessful candidate for Governor in 1798. In 1801 he became the first member of the emerging Democratic Party to be elected Governor of Delaware. The front portion of the home in which he lived is believed to have been constructed by his grandfather, Nathaniel Hall, circa 1730. Evidence suggests that the rear wing was added in the early 19th century. The Hall House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
This house was the home of Colonel David Hall (1752-1817), patriot of the Revolution and Governor of Delaware. Devoted to the struggle for American Independence, he enlisted in the Continental Army in 1776 and was commissioned as a Captain in the Delaware Regiment. He served with distinction at Long Island and White Plains before his promotion to Colonel and commanding officer of the Regiment in April, 1777. He was subsequently wounded at the Battle of Germantown. An active participant in post-war political affairs. Hall was a member of the state legislature and an unsuccessful candidate for Governor in 1798. In 1801 he became the first member of the emerging Democratic Party to be elected Governor of Delaware. The front portion of the home in which he lived is believed to have been constructed by his grandfather, Nathaniel Hall, circa 1730. Evidence suggests that the rear wing was added in the early 19th century. The Hall House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Erected 2007 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-219.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1777.
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46.441′ N, 75° 8.328′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in the Lewes Historic District. Marker is on Kings Highway (U.S. 9) near 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding David Hall House. National Register of Historic Places:
Hall, Col. David, House ** (added 1976 - Building - #76000585)
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering, Person •
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown •
Architectural Style: No Style Listed •
Historic Person: Hall,Col. David •
Area of Significance: Military, Politics/Government, Architecture •
Period of Significance: 1750-1799 •
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010
2. David Hall House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010
3. David Hall House, seen today
Historic American Buildings Survey Cortlandt Van Dyke Hubbard, June 1960
4. David Hall House
Historic American Engineering Record: HABS DEL,3-LEW,7-1
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,215 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
