Sudler House

Sudler House

Dr. John R. Sudler House, HABS Photo, July 1982
Location N. Main St., Bridgeville, Delaware
Coordinates 38°44′50″N 75°35′58″W / 38.74722°N 75.59944°W / 38.74722; -75.59944Coordinates: 38°44′50″N 75°35′58″W / 38.74722°N 75.59944°W / 38.74722; -75.59944
Area 5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built c. 1750 (1750)
Architectural style Federal
NRHP Reference # 74000606[1]
Added to NRHP December 31, 1974

Sudler House is a historic home located in Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware. The original section was built about 1750, and is a two-story, six bay, frame dwelling sheathed in cypress shingles in a vernacular style. The original three-bay section was enlarged during the Federal period. The interior features a gracefully designed staircase with square balusters has an unusual double carved bracket trim and panelled base.[2] Francis Asbury (1745-1816) preached here. The Sudler family owned the property from 1833 to 1971.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]

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