Dover in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Timothy Hanson House
c. 1730
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
1. Timothy Hanson House Marker
The Timothy Hanson House stood on this site until it was relocated in 2006. The front of the building, commissioned by the Delaware Association of REALTORS, for its headquarters in 2006, is a replica of the structure known as the Hanson house. The dwelling is believed to have been moved here after 1837. Moving structures was a common practice at that time due to the high cost of material. It is possible that Timothy Hanson owned the structure before it was moved, but no record of the arrival of the structure to Water Street has been found.The Hanson House was an example of eighteenth century vernacular architecture in Dover, and was one of the last remaining wood frame buildings from this early period of Dover's history, when Water Street was the route to the St. Jones River where goods would be shipped and received. During its history, the building served as a home and a variety of commercial uses including storage for a creamery. Like other buildings that lined Water Street at that time, its early use was likely related to its close proximity to the river.
The structure remained until purchased in 2005 by DAR, which donated the structure
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
2. Replica of the Timothy Hanson House
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 39° 9.325′ N, 75° 31.182′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Water Street and Legislative Avenue, on the right when traveling east on E. Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Legislative Hall - Delaware's Capitol Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); State of Delaware World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); Delaware 9/11 Memorial (about 600 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriot John Banning (about 600 feet away); The Compass Rose (about 700 feet away); Charles Inglis (about 700 feet away); The Congressional Medal of Honor (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
