Dover in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hall House
The First State Heritage Park at Dover
Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 23, 2011
1. Hall House Marker
The land on which Hall House stands was originally part of the Woodburn property. In 1885, Thomas Wilson, Jr. purchased an acre from his uncle living in Woodburn and built this house, which was completed in 1887. In 1983, during the administration of Governor Pierre S. du Pont IV, the State of Delaware purchased the house to expand guest and meeting facilities for Woodburn.
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The interior has three floors that include a vestibule, entrance hall, two parlors, dining room, kitchen and seven bedrooms. During the administration of Governor Thomas R. Carper, one of the greatest achievements of First Lady Martha Carper was the renovation of Hall House, which was in a state of disrepair. Under her direction, The Friends of Woodburn staged a designer showcase event that brought together Delaware interior designers, artists, and landscape professionals to transform Hall House into a delightful Victorian treasure.
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Erected by Delaware State Parks; The Friends of Woodburn, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 9.71′ N, 75° 31.383′ W. Marker was in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker was at the intersection of Kings Highway SW and Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Kings Highway SW. Located next to Woodburn - the Governor's Residence. Touch for map. Marker was 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 location. A different marker also named Hall House (a few steps from this marker); Woodburn: The Governor's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sequoia - A California Redwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodburn (within shouting distance of this marker); Richardson and Robbins Complex (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Annie Jump Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesley College (approx. 0.2 miles away); …and His Accomplishments (approx. ¼ mile away). 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.
Also see . . . First State Heritage Park
Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 23, 2011
2. Hall House
The house was named Hall House by First Lady Elise du Pont to honor Delaware's 36th Governor, John Wood Hall, who served from 1879-83. The grandson of the governor, Frank Hall, owned this house from 1918 to 1953.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
