East Dover Hundred in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 9.36′ N, 75° 31.389′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. It is in East Dover Hundred. It is on The Green, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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); Delaware Decides (within shouting distance of this marker); Loockerman House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

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Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010

2. John Bell House

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,383 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.