Eden Hill, building in Delaware, United States
Eden Hill is a residential building in Dover, Delaware, constructed in 1749 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The two-part structure features a larger section with a gable roof and a smaller adjoining wing, with stucco finish covering its exterior walls.
Nicholas Ridgely, a judge on the Delaware Colonial Supreme Court, purchased the land in 1748 and completed the house construction the following year. The building received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and later came under the ownership of Delaware's Department of Transportation.
Eden Hill was the home of a prominent family whose members shaped Dover's early development. The building reflects how important families lived during the colonial period and their role in local society.
The building sits on Water Street in Dover and is visible from the street. Plan your visit during daytime hours when you can best observe the building's architectural features and surrounding grounds.
The house sits on a parcel of land covering about a quarter acre and maintained a rare continuous family connection for generations. A direct descendant of the Ridgely family was still living in the house in the early 2010s, demonstrating the lasting personal bond between family and home.
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