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Christiana Historic District

Coordinates: 39°39′55″N 75°39′36″W / 39.66528°N 75.66000°W / 39.66528; -75.66000
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Christiana Historic District
House in the Christiana Historic District, November 2010
Christiana Historic District is located in Delaware
Christiana Historic District
Christiana Historic District is located in the United States
Christiana Historic District
LocationJct. of DE 7 and 273, Christiana, Delaware
Coordinates39°39′55″N 75°39′36″W / 39.66528°N 75.66000°W / 39.66528; -75.66000
Area20 acres (8.1 ha)
Built1780 (1780)
Architectural styleGeorgian, Gothic Revival, Federal
NRHP reference No.74000600[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 16, 1974

Christiana Historic District is a national historic district located at Christiana, New Castle County, Delaware. It encompasses nine contributing buildings. They include: Brinkle-Maxwell House (c. 1786), Jones Mansion House Lot (c. 1752), Christiana Presbyterian Church (1757), Joel Lewis House (c. 1799), Christiana Methodist Episcopal Church (1858), Christiana Inn (c. 1770), Hillis Mansion House ( c.1750)and Shannon Hotel.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Madeline E. Dunn (1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Christiana Historic District". National Park Service. and accompanying 28 photos