Old Statehouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Statehouse
Old Statehouse, at The Green, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 24, 1971. It was among the first 2 of Dover’s 18 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the national level. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Delaware, United States. 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 · 21 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
The Green, Dover · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Old Statehouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Statehouse
Is Old Statehouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 24, 1971 (Register number 71000219).
Is Old Statehouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Dickinson House, 6.1 miles away.
Can you visit Old Statehouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Old Statehouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 75324033 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.