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State House

KC-A6: Completed in 1792 and restored in 1976, it was shared by Kent County and the State from 1792 to 1873. Prior to the construction of this building, an older county court house stood on the same site. That small brick structure, about twenty-five feet square, had been built in 1722. On July 29, 1776, […]



Golden Fleece Tavern

KC-76: This was the site of the Golden Fleece Tavern, scene of some of the most important and dramatic events in Delaware history. Built in the 1730s, the Golden Fleece was a center for community and government activities. It was a place of great importance during the American Revolution and the early years of our […]



The State House Building Commission of 1937

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State House Alterations Commission

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State House Annex Commission

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