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The Old State House
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NameThe Old State House
Address
25 The Green
Dover, DE
Brief DescriptionDover's First State Capitol Building
TypeAttraction
CategoryHistoric Site
DescriptionThe Old State House was the first permanent capitol building in Dover, Delaware. Begun in 1787 and completed by May 1791, this Georgian-style structure was originally home to both state and Kent County governments.
Located on the historic Green in Dover, the Old State House has served as a focal point in the state's civic life for over two centuries and continues to hold a special place in the eyes of Delawareans and visitors alike.


Phone 1(302) 739-2438
Handicapped AccessibleYes
Time AllowanceMinutes to Hours
Websitehttp://history.delaware.gov/museums/sh/visitors.shtml
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Local Visitor Bureauwww.visitdover.com
Last Updated7/1/2011
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