Old State House, Dover

Name: Old State House
Address: The Green, Dover, 19901, United States
Telephone: +1 302-739-4266

#8 among attractions in Dover

Museum, Top attraction, History museum, Georgian architecture

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Old Statehouse is a historic state capitol building located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It was built between 1787 and 1792, and is a two-story, five bay, brick structure in a Middle Georgian style. The front facade features a fanlight over the center door and above it a Palladian window at the center of the second floor. It has a shingled side gabled roof topped with an octagonal cupola. A number of attached wings were added between 1836 and 1926. From 1792 to 1932 it was the sole seat of State government, while from 1792 until 1873 it served also as Kent County Court House. ()

Built: 1787 (237 years ago)Coordinates: 39°9'31"N, 75°31'25"W

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The GreenDover 19901 United States

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+1 302-739-4266

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Old State House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Biggs Museum of American Art, Delaware State Capitol, Governor's Cafe, Christ Church.

~600 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover
3 min walk • First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.
~1190 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Delaware State Capitol, Dover
6 min walk • The Delaware Legislative Hall is the state capitol building of Delaware located in the state capital city of Dover on Legislative Avenue that houses the chambers and offices of the Delaware General Assembly.
~980 ftN
Museum, History museum, Cafe
Governor's Cafe, Dover
5 min walk • The Delaware Governor's Mansion, also known as Woodburn or Governor's House, is the official residence of the governor of Delaware and the governor's family. It is located in Dover, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Governor's House" in 1972.
~1610 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Christ Church, Dover
8 min walk • Christ Church is a historic Episcopal church and cemetery located at S. State and Water Streets at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It is located on one of two public squares set aside for houses of worship in the Dover town plan of 1717.
~1040 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial, Dover
6 min walk • The Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial is a law enforcement memorial in Dover, Delaware, United States. The memorial was unveiled in April 2010. It was vandalized in June 2020.
1.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Silver Lake, Dover
33 min walk • Silver Lake is a lake and park located in the city of Dover, Delaware. The lake is the source of the St. Jones River. There are several species of fish in the lake, including largemouth bass, carp, crappie, striped bass, white perch, bluegill, catfish, and others. Silver Lake has a boat ramp.
~1470 ftSW
Georgian architecture, Church
Delaware State Museum Buildings, Dover
8 min walk • Delaware State Museum Buildings, also known as Old Presbyterian Church Complex, is a historic museum complex located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. The complex consists of four buildings.
~920 ftS
Outdoor activities, National park, Park
The Green, Dover
5 min walk • First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.
1.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Blue Hen Mall, Dover
32 min walk • The Blue Hen Mall is a defunct shopping mall on Bay Road in Dover, Delaware. The mall opened in August 1968, and was the main mall in the Dover area until the Dover Mall opened in 1982, leading to its decline. In the 1990s, the mall was converted into a corporate center.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Dover Green Historic District, Dover
23 min walk • Dover Green Historic District is a national historic district located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It encompasses 79 contributing buildings centered on The Green and including most of the inhabited part of 18th century Dover.
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Victorian Dover Historic District, Dover
11 min walk • Victorian Dover Historic District is a national historic district located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It encompasses 482 contributing buildings representative of the community's commercial, domestic and industrial development between the first quarter of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old State House open?

Old State House is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old State House?

Nearby attractions include Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover (3 min walk), The Green, Dover (5 min walk), Governor's Cafe, Dover (5 min walk), Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial, Dover (6 min walk).