Fisher Martin House (circa 1730)
120 Kings Hwy.
Lewes DE

Moved to its present site from Coolspring (Route 9) in 1980 to help
commemorate the town's 350th anniversary celebration in 1981, the
Fisher Martin House is now the site of the Lewes Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Bureau's Information Center.

This charming gambrel-roofed house was moved from the country as
part of the celebration of the 350th anniversary of the first European
settlement on Delaware soil. Just when it was built and by whom
is uncertain.

The tract at Cool Spring was owned in 1695 by Thomas Fisher, a wealthy
merchant, and was left to his son Joshua who became famous for charting
the Delaware Bay. It was sold in 1736 to Rev. James Martin, a minister
of Cool Spring, Indian River, and Lewes Presbyterian churches. It
stayed in the Martin family for over two hundred years.

The building is used as a focal point for community activities and
exhibits. The Lewes Chamber of Commerce information center is
located in the house.

Good luck on this week's contest!

Photos were taken by Lewes Realty, Inc. staff and are copyrighted by LRI.
Use of photos are only by written permission.