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Stonum

New Castle, Delaware
County of New Castle.
National Register Number: 73000524
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling.
Certified Local Government: YES

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 7, 1973):
Country home of George Read, signer of the U.S. Constitution, whose support led Delaware to become the first State to ratify the document. Private residence.


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