Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Brick Hotel
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
1. The Brick Hotel Marker
Inscription.
The Brick Hotel. . This locally famous landmark was constructed in 1836 by Joshua S. Layton and Caleb B. Sipple, builders of the Sussex County Courthouse across the Square. It replaced a frame Public House that had stood on the site. County courts were held here during construction of the Courthouse 1837-39. The accommodations and hospitality of the house made this a popular stopping place for both residents and visitors to the County Seat.
Known for a time as the Union Hotel, this was a well-known gathering-place for northern sympathizers during the Civil War. After the war, business flourished with the coming of the railroad. With the advent of the automobile, the number of lodgers began to decline, and the hotel was closed in the mid-1950’s. The building was later renovated and used as a bank until 1998. The Brick Hotel was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
This locally famous landmark was constructed in 1836 by Joshua S. Layton and Caleb B. Sipple, builders of the Sussex County Courthouse across the Square. It replaced a frame Public House that had stood on the site. County courts were held here during construction of the Courthouse 1837-39. The accommodations and hospitality of the house made this a popular stopping place for both residents and visitors to the County Seat.
Known for a time as the Union Hotel, this was a well-known gathering-place for northern sympathizers during the Civil War. After the war, business flourished with the coming of the railroad. With the advent of the automobile, the number of lodgers began to decline, and the hotel was closed in the mid-1950’s. The building was later renovated and used as a bank until 1998. The Brick Hotel was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Erected 2000. (Marker Number SC-139.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 38° 41.38′ N, 75° 23.166′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Georgetown
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Circle. Marker is on the porch near the front door of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 The Circle, Georgetown DE 19947, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
2. The Brick Hotel
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
3. The Brick Hotel Dining Room
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
4. The Brick Hotel
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
5. The Brick Hotel Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 3, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
