Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
David Hall House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010
1. David Hall House Marker
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.)
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010
2. David Hall House
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Location. 38° 46.441′ N, 75° 8.328′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. H.M. Brig DeBraak (a few steps from this marker); Zwaanendael House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewes (within shouting distance of this marker); The Zwaanendael Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fisher-Martin House (within shouting distance of this marker); World Wars I and II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewes Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New Devon Inn (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
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
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010
3. David Hall House, seen today
Historic Person: Hall,Col. David
Area of Significance: Military, Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1750-1799
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 June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
