Governor's House
Also known as Hillyard House; The Cowgill House; Woodburn
About Governor's House
Governor's House, at Kings Hwy., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 5, 1972. It was among the first 7 of Dover’s 18 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isOfficial residence of the Governor of Delaware and the governor's family. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 35 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Kings Hwy., Dover · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Governor's HouseStart here
- 2
Palmer HomeColonial Revival · 0.2 mi on - 3
Victorian Dover Historic DistrictGeorgian Revival · next door
6 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Governor's House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Governor's House
Is Governor's House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 5, 1972 (Register number 72000279).
Is Governor's House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Dickinson House, 6.3 miles away.
Can you visit Governor's House?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Governor's House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75323925 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.