Stella Pepper Gyles House

Stella Pepper Gyles House
Location Southwest of Georgetown at the Northwest corner of Delaware Roads 518 and 62, near Georgetown, Delaware
Coordinates 38°39′43″N 75°24′23″W / 38.66194°N 75.40639°W / 38.66194; -75.40639Coordinates: 38°39′43″N 75°24′23″W / 38.66194°N 75.40639°W / 38.66194; -75.40639
Area 3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built by Pepper, A.C.
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 79000645[1]
Added to NRHP November 13, 1979

Stella Pepper Gyles House is a historic home located near Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware. It is dated to the mid-19th century, and is a large two-story, five bay, single-pile frame and shingle farmhouse with a three-bay side wing. It has a small lean-to rear wing attached to the rear of the three-bay wing. At the front entrance is a one-story, one bay pedimented porch. The house is constructed of cypress and is in a vernacular Greek Revival style. Located on the property are a notable milk house, a mid-19th century barn, and a granary.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Dick Carter (October 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Stella Pepper Gyles House" (PDF). and Accompanying 13 photos


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