The Hermitage
Listed as “Hermitage, The”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Hermitage
The Hermitage, at On DE 273, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 1, 1973. It was among the first 3 of New Castle’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.
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 · 32 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
On DE 273, New Castle · about 0.6 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 The Hermitage
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about The Hermitage
Is The Hermitage on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 1, 1973 (Register number 73000522).
Is The Hermitage a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is New Castle County Court House, 0.4 miles away.
Can you visit The Hermitage?
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 The Hermitage?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 75324416 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.