John Bell House

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010

1. John Bell House Marker

Inscription. The 18th-century front section of this structure is the oldest surviving wood building in Dover. It is being restored to serve as an interpretive center for the First State heritage Park.

The 20th-century rear additions will be removed to return the building to its 18th-century footprint.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 9.36′ N, 75° 31.389′ W. Marker was in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. It was on The Green east of South State Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 43 The Green, Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Discover Delaware's Capital at First State Heritage Park (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The John Bell House (here, next to this marker); Kent County Courthouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of King George’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); An Army of Restoration (CCC) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Delaware Line (within shouting distance of this marker); State House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

John Bell House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010

2. John Bell House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,390 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.