Hitch, E. L., Potato House
Also known as CRS#-5859
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Hitch, E. L., Potato House
Hitch, E. L., Potato House, at Jct. of DE 460 and DE 489, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 15, 1990. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Sweet Potato Houses of Sussex County MPS.
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 · 15 MB · National Archives↗Finding Hitch, E. L., Potato House
Jct. of DE 460 and DE 489, Laurel
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
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Questions about Hitch, E. L., Potato House
Is Hitch, E. L., Potato House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 15, 1990 (Register number 90001695).
Is Hitch, E. L., Potato House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Hitch, E. L., Potato House?
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 Hitch, E. L., Potato House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 75323824 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.