Lewes Historic District in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Zwaanendael House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
1. Zwaanendael House Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1631.
Location. 38° 46.446′ N, 75° 8.348′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in the Lewes Historic District. It is on Kings Highway when traveling east. The marker is on left of the front door of the Zwaanedael Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Kings Highway, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Delawares Beaches. It is also 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: Zwaanendael Museum (a few steps from this marker); Lewes (a few steps from this marker); H.M. Brig DeBraak (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Lewes (within shouting distance of this marker); The Zwaanendael Club (within shouting distance of this marker); David Hall House (within shouting distance of this marker); World Wars I and II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fisher-Martin House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
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Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
2. Zwaanendael House
The marker can be seen below the belt band under the window to the left of the elaborate front door.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
3. Zwaanendael House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
4. Zwaanendael House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
5. Zwaanendael House Medallion
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
6. Zwaanendael House Medallion
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7. Shutters
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8. Statue of David Pietersen de Vries
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9. Unicorn
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
10. Gargoyle
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 1, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
