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Dover Green Historic District

Dover, Delaware • Kent County

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About This Property

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The Dover Green Historic District encompasses the heart of Delaware's capital city, featuring a collection of significant colonial-era structures arranged around a central green. The architecture reflects a progression of styles from the 18th and 19th centuries, showcasing the development of Dover as a political and social center.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
50.1
Listed Date
5/5/1977
Other Names
Dover, Brother's Portion;See Also:christ Church;Bradford-loo

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Politics/Government; Architecture; Social History
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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