Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware)

Richards Mansion, also known as The Mansion House, is a historic mansion located at Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware. The oldest section was built between 1796 and 1799, and is a two-story, four bay, single pile Federal style structure that is now the rear wing. The main house was built between 1835 and 1845, and is a three-story, five bay, frame structure in the Greek Revival style. The third floor was added in 1883, with the addition of a mansard roof in the Second Empire style.[2]

Richards Mansion
Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware) is located in Delaware
Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware)
Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware) is located in the United States
Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware)
LocationN. Bedford St. and the Circle, Georgetown, Delaware
Coordinates38°41′26″N 75°23′13″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1796 (1796), 1835-1845, 1883
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Other, Federal, Mansard
NRHP reference No.79000648[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 26, 1979

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

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