Gov. William H. Ross House
Gov. William H. Ross House, Renaissance Revival mansion in Seaford, United States.
The Governor William H. Ross House features a symmetrical H-shaped layout with three connected blocks and a central three-story tower in brick construction.
Built in 1859, this residence belonged to Delaware Governor William Ross who later fled to England during the Civil War due to Confederate sympathies.
The property contains Delaware's sole documented slave quarters, providing historical evidence of the state's involvement in pre-Civil War practices.
The Seaford Historical Society maintains this National Register of Historic Places residence, offering guided tours through its Victorian-era furnished interiors.
The mansion retains original elements including plaster moldings, Victorian trim, doors, and interior window shutters from its 1859 construction.
Location: Delaware
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.65500,-75.61810
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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