Mordington (Frederica, Delaware)

Mordington, also known as the Douqlass House, is a historic home located near Frederica, Kent County, Delaware. It dates to about 1785, and is a 2+12-story, three-bay, double-pile plan, brick dwelling in the Georgian-style. It has a lower frame and brick wing to the east that was replaced in the late 1960s. The original two main doorways and most of the original interior woodwork were removed to the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate.[2]

Mordington
Mordington, HABS Photo, May 1960
Mordington (Frederica, Delaware) is located in Delaware
Mordington (Frederica, Delaware)
Mordington (Frederica, Delaware) is located in the United States
Mordington (Frederica, Delaware)
LocationSouth of Frederica on Canterbury Rd., near Frederica, Delaware
Coordinates38°58′7″N 75°29′39″W / 38.96861°N 75.49417°W / 38.96861; -75.49417
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1785 (1785)
Architectural styleGeorgian
NRHP reference No.73000494[1]
Added to NRHPApril 13, 1973

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[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. ^ Joan M. Norton (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Mordington". National Park Service. and accompanying photo
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