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Stonum

Historic American Buildings Survey in DelawareHomes of United States Founding FathersHouses completed in 1750Houses in New Castle, DelawareHouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Delaware
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Stonum, Ninth & Washington Streets (New Castle County, Delaware)
Stonum, Ninth & Washington Streets (New Castle County, Delaware)

Stonum, also called Stoneham, is a historic house at 900 Washington Avenue in New Castle, Delaware. Its main section built about 1750, it was the country home of George Read (1733-1798), a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His advocacy enabled Delaware to become the first state ratifying the declaration. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It is the only building standing associated with this Founding Father.

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Stonum

Washington Street 900
19720
Delaware, United States
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Stonum, Ninth & Washington Streets (New Castle County, Delaware)
Stonum, Ninth & Washington Streets (New Castle County, Delaware)
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