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Lewes Historic District in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Zwaanendael House

 
 
Zwaanendael House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
1. Zwaanendael House Marker
Inscription. A memorial of the first settlement in Delaware by the Dutch, on Lewes Creek A.D. 1631
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraSettlements & 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. Marker 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.
 
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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Zwaanendael House image. Click for full size.
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.
Zwaanendael House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
3. Zwaanendael House
Zwaanendael House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
4. Zwaanendael House
Zwaanendael House Medallion image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
5. Zwaanendael House Medallion
1631
Zwaanendael House Medallion image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
6. Zwaanendael House Medallion
1931
Shutters image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
7. Shutters
Statue of David Pietersen de Vries image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
8. Statue of David Pietersen de Vries
Unicorn image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
9. Unicorn
Gargoyle image. Click for full size.
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 572 times since then and 21 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.

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