Belmont Hall (Smyrna, Delaware)

Belmont Hall is a historic Georgian house in Smyrna, Delaware, built around 1773 by Thomas Collins, the eighth governor of Delaware. The house features a distinctive five-bay front façade and a widow's walk, with a central hall flanked by parlors and bedrooms. Its rich history includes a British attack in 1777, commemorated by a plaque, and a Victorian-era renovation followed by a restoration in the 1920s. The property, originally part of a 600-acre grant from William Penn, has seen various owners and uses, including farming and the production of popular canned tomatoes. Today, it stands as a testament to Delaware's colonial past and is accessible to visitors interested in American history.