Somerville
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Somerville
Somerville was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 31, 1974. It was among the first 3 of Kenton’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its politics, at the state level. The listing covers 25 acres.
What it isHistoric home located near Kenton, Delaware. 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗1806 to today
- 1806Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1 mile east of Kenton on DE 42, in Kenton, DE · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1SomervilleStart here
- 2
James Williams HouseFederal · Built 1848 · 0.4 mi on
9 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Somerville
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Somerville
Is Somerville on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 31, 1974 (Register number 74000599).
Is Somerville a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Aspendale, 2.2 miles away.
Can you visit Somerville?
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 Somerville?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 75324035 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.