National Register of Historic Places

Aspendale

Aspendale is a historic place in Kenton, Kent County, Delaware, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000170.

Kenton, Kent County, DelawareListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000170★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Aspendale?

Aspendale is a historic house and plantation property on Delaware Route 300 west of Kenton, Kent County, Delaware, United States. The main house, built 1771–73, has been under a single family's ownership since construction and is a rare, well-preserved example of a Georgian "Quaker plan" house. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

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Listing details

Name
Aspendale
City
Kenton
County
Kent County
Listed on the National Register
April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000170
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.22420, -75.68433
When was Aspendale listed on the National Register?

Aspendale was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is Aspendale located?

Aspendale is located in Kenton, Kent County, Delaware at approximately 39.22420, -75.68433. See the map above.

Is Aspendale a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Aspendale is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.