Vandyke-Heath House
Also known as Jacob C. Vandyke House; CRS# N-5891
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About Vandyke-Heath House
Vandyke-Heath House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 11, 1992. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Early Republic/Federal, as it does for 8 other Delaware listings. It was listed as part of Dwellings of the Rural Elite in Central Delaware MPS. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isHistoric house 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 · 37 MB · National Archives↗Finding Vandyke-Heath House
385 Green Spring--Vandyke Rd. (Co. Rd. 47), Appoquinimink Hundred, Townsend
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Early Republic/Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Early Republic/Federal.
Memories of Vandyke-Heath House
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Questions about Vandyke-Heath House
Is Vandyke-Heath House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 11, 1992 (Register number 92001130).
Is Vandyke-Heath House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Nellie Crockett, 7.2 miles away.
Can you visit Vandyke-Heath 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 Vandyke-Heath House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 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 75323782 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.