Benjamin Blackiston House

Benjamin Blackiston House
A 1983 drawing of the north elevation
Benjamin Blackiston House is located in Delaware
Benjamin Blackiston House
Location within Delaware
Benjamin Blackiston House is located in the United States
Benjamin Blackiston House
Location within the United States
LocationOff Delaware Route 6, Kenton, Delaware
Coordinates39°15′7″N 75°44′13″W / 39.25194°N 75.73694°W / 39.25194; -75.73694
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Builtc. 1760 (1760)
MPSKenton Hundred MRA
NRHP reference No.83001363
Added to NRHPJune 27, 1983

Benjamin Blackiston House, also known as Deer Park, is a historic home located near Kenton in Kent County, Delaware. It was built about 1760, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, three-bay, vernacular frame dwelling. It was originally built on the Penn plan, but later enlarged to six bays.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ↑ Stephen G. Del Sordo (March 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Benjamin Blackiston House". National Park Service. and accompanying two photos