Gunning Bedford House - New Castle, DE - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The plaque says, "Built about 1760. Home of Gunning Bedford, Eleventh Governor of Delaware. Born 1742, Lieut-Col. In Haslet’s Delaware Regiment. Wounded in Battle of White Plains 1776. Presidential Elector 1788. Also home of Caleb P. Bennett, twenty-ninth Governor of Delaware. Born 1758. Served in Haslet’s and Hall’s Delaware Regiments. With Washington at Yorktown. Commanded forces at New Castle 1812. Great grandson of Daniel Boone. Later residence of Andrew C. Gray. Birthplace of George Gray, Lawyer, Statesmen and Judge."

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1760 Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Mansion Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Over 200 years old Main Material of Construction: Brick Private/Public Access: Private Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency) Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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