Gov. James Ponder House, Milton

Name: Gov. James Ponder House
Address: Milton, United States

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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. The building now houses a mortuary and rear additions were made to accommodate that use. ()

Built: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 38°46'26"N, 75°18'49"W

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Gov. James Ponder House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Sports at the Beach, Cool Spring Presbyterian Church, De Vries Palisade.

5.6 miNE
National park
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
143 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Delaware region, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. This 10,144-acre refuge boasts a diverse range of habitats, including salt marshes, freshwater marshes, and wooded swamps...
5.5 miSW
38°42'4"N • 75°21'14"W
Sports at the Beach, Georgetown
140 min walk • Sport complex, Park
4.8 miSE
Church
Cool Spring Presbyterian Church, Lewes
122 min walk • Cool Spring Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church building located near Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1854, and is on the site of two previous church buildings that served the congregation dating back to its establishment in 1726.
4.2 miN
Archaeological site
De Vries Palisade, Lewes
107 min walk • De Vries Palisade, also known as DeVries Palisade of 1631, is an archaeological site located at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.
~1200 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture
Draper–Adkins House, Milton
6 min walk • Draper–Adkins House, also known as the Jenny Adkins House, is a historic home located at Milton, Sussex County, Delaware. It was built about 1840, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, five bay, single pile, wood frame dwelling clad in weatherboard. The interior has Greek Revival style details.
6.4 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture
Dr. John W. Messick House and Office, Georgetown
163 min walk • Dr. John W. Messick House and Office is a historic home and office located at Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1876 and is a 1+1⁄2-story, three bay, "L" shaped frame dwelling with a two-story, five bay rear wing.
~1440 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Milton Historic District, Milton
7 min walk • Milton Historic District is a national historic district located at Milton, Sussex County, Delaware. It includes 188 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Milton.