Gov. James Ponder House

Gov. James Ponder House is a historic home located at Milton, Sussex County, Delaware. It was built about 1875, and is a three-story, five-bay, Victorian townhouse. It features a mansard roof and has a center hall plan. The front facade features a full-width verandah. It was the home of Delaware Governor James Ponder (1819-1897). The building now houses a mortuary and rear additions were made to accommodate that use.[2]

Gov. James Ponder House
Gov. James Ponder House is located in Delaware
Gov. James Ponder House
Gov. James Ponder House is located in the United States
Gov. James Ponder House
Location416 Federal St., Milton, Delaware
Coordinates38°46′26″N 75°18′49″W / 38.77389°N 75.31361°W / 38.77389; -75.31361
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1875 (1875)
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No.73000560[1]
Added to NRHPMay 24, 1973

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is located in the Milton Historic District.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Vincent P. Rogers (September 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gov. James Ponder House". and Accompanying four photos