Victorian Dover Historic District, Dover

Name: Victorian Dover Historic District
Address: Dover, United States

#27 among attractions in Dover

Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture

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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. Notable buildings include the Wesley United Methodist Church, Whatcoat United Methodist Church, Dover's Railroad Station, Capitol Theatre, and Priscilla Block. Located in the district is the separately listed John Bullen House. ()

Coordinates: 39°9'51"N, 75°31'35"W

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Dover United States

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Victorian Dover Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover
14 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Delaware State Capitol, Dover
16 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Old State House, Dover
11 min walk • 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.
~1280 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Cafe
Governor's Cafe, Dover
7 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.
0.7 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Christ Church, Dover
19 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.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial, Dover
16 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.
1.2 miN
39°10'54"N • 75°31'55"W
The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village, Dover
32 min walk • Museum, Historical place, Natural history museum
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Silver Lake, Dover
23 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.
0.6 miS
Georgian architecture, Church
Delaware State Museum Buildings, Dover
15 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.
0.6 miS
Outdoor activities, National park, Park
The Green, Dover
15 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 miSW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Dover Green Historic District, Dover
27 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Victorian Dover Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Governor's Cafe, Dover (7 min walk), Old State House, Dover (11 min walk), Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover (14 min walk), Delaware State Museum Buildings, Dover (15 min walk).