Parson Thorne Mansion, Georgian mansion in Milford, United States
The Parson Thorne Mansion features symmetrical brick architecture with two stories, five bays, and a center hall design at 501 N.W. Front Street.
Built between 1730 and 1735, the mansion served as residence for Delaware Governor William Burton and childhood home of statesman John M. Clayton.
The property reflects 18th-century architectural preferences through its period furnishings, decorative elements, and traditional Georgian design principles.
Tours of the mansion, managed by the Milford Historical Society, require advance reservations through phone number 302-422-3115.
The mansion stands on land that was part of a 1,750-acre Duke of York patent called Saw Mill Range, granted to Henry Bowman in 1680.
Location: Delaware
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.91360,-75.43530
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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