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Woodburn

Woodburn

Historians credit Woodburn's historical importance as much to the home's architecture as to its previous notable residents. Gentlemen farmers, landowners, an abolitionist, two U.S. Senators, two doctors, a dentist, a judge and eight recent Delaware Governors have all left their imprints on this fine home.

This home, built c. 1798 by Charles Hillyard III, is one of the finest Middle Period Georgian houses in Delaware.

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