Mordington
Also known as Douglass House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Mordington
Mordington was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 13, 1973. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 45 other Delaware listings. The listing covers 5 acres.
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↗Finding Mordington
Near Frederica, DE (3.1 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Georgian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.
Memories of Mordington
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Mordington
Is Mordington on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 1973 (Register number 73000494).
Is Mordington a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Dickinson House, 9 miles away.
Can you visit Mordington?
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 Mordington?
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 75324017 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.