George Read House - New Castle, DE
Posted by: bluesnote
N 39° 39.580 W 075° 33.694
18S E 451828 N 4390134
A historic re-built home after the original burned to the ground in 1824.
Waymark Code: WM118F9
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2019
Views: 1
The plaque says, "Born September 18, 1733. Died September 21, 1798. Member of the Congress of the Revolution, the Convention that framed the Constitution of United States, and of the First Senate under it; Judge of Admiralty, President and Chief Justice of Delaware, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. House destroyed by fire, April 1824."
Theme: Cultural
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation: 9-4 daily
Cost: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Street Address: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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