Cochran Grange

Cochran Grange
Cochran Grange, HABS Photo, January 1983
Location West of Middletown on Delaware Route 299, near Middletown, Delaware
Coordinates 39°26′35″N 75°44′11″W / 39.44306°N 75.73639°W / 39.44306; -75.73639Coordinates: 39°26′35″N 75°44′11″W / 39.44306°N 75.73639°W / 39.44306; -75.73639
Area 10 acres (4.0 ha)
Built 1842-1845
Architectural style Greek Revival, Italianate, Georgian
NRHP Reference # 73000514[1]
Added to NRHP April 03, 1973

The Cochran Grange, also known as John P. Cochran House, is a historic home located near Middletown, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built between 1842 and 1845, and consists of a two-story, five bay, main block with a two-story wing. The design is influenced by the Greek Revival, Italianate, and Georgian styles. The house features a two-story porch supported by Doric order columns and a flat roof surmounted by a square cupola. Cochran Grange was the home of John P. Cochran, 43rd Governor of Delaware (1875-1879).[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Richard Schmidt (July 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Cochran Grange" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying six photos

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