East Dover Hundred 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 This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.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. It was in East Dover Hundred. It was at the intersection of Kings Highway Southwest and Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Kings Highway Southwest. Located next to Woodburn - the Governor's Residence. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 181 Kings Hwy SW, Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, 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: A different marker also named Hall House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 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. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.
Other markers no longer nearby. Woodburn: The Governor's House
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.
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. Delaware State Parks website entry (Submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,538 times since then and 35 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.
