Egglinton Hall is a historic home located in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware. The house was constructed by Henry Egglinton circa 1790 and is noted for its Greek Revival features, particularly the two-story porch added in 1828. Reverend Truston P. McColley, a significant figure in Sussex County history, lived in the house from 1828 until 1874. McColley preached and led Methodist churches around Milford; he was also a successful businessman who helped start the peach industry in southern Delaware and organized a railroad in Milford. In addition, McColley served as president of the 1852 Delaware Constitutional Convention.[2]
Egglinton Hall | |
 | |
   | |
| Location | 700 SE 2nd St., Milford, Delaware |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°54′34″N 75°25′15″W / 38.90944°N 75.42083°W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1790 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Other, Chesapeake Bay Vernacular |
| MPS | Milford MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001359[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 7, 1983 |
Egglinton Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1983.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Egglinton Hall". National Park Service. Retrieved December 5, 2012.