N. Main St., Bridgeville, Delaware. County/parish: Sussex.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places December 31, 1974. NRIS 74000606.
1 contributing building.
Sudler House is a historic home located in Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware. Constructed originally around 1750, the house features a two-story, six-bay frame structure sheathed in cypress shingles and exhibits elements of vernacular architecture. The initial three-bay section of the house was expanded during the Federal period, resulting in the current six-bay facade.
Inside, the Sudler House boasts a number of distinctive architectural details, including a beautifully designed staircase featuring square balusters, with an unusual double carved bracket trim and a paneled base. The house has historical significance as a site where renowned Methodist preacher Francis Asbury (1745-1816) preached.
The Sudler family held ownership of the property from 1833 until 1971, demonstrating its long-standing significance in the region's history. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974, marking its importance as a site of historical and architectural value.
(read more...)National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75324614