The Allee House, which is located within the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Reserve is a historic treasure. It was built in the mid-1750’s by Abraham Allee, the son of a French Huguenot (followers of Calvinism who were persecuted in France for their religious beliefs), and is considered to be among the finest examples of an early Delaware farmhouse.

When visiting the original dwelling you’ll notice it is laid out as a two-story rectangle, which measures forty-two by twenty-two feet. The one-story kitchen addition on the east end of the house was built sometime before 1790.  The house was modernized in the mid-twentieth century— electrical service and indoor plumbing were added, a heating system was installed, the kitchen was modernized and a bathroom was constructed upstairs— to accommodate the ‘caretaker’ families who lived there.

At present, it is not possible to tour the house as it requires repair to make it safe for the public. For more information or to donate to its restoration, please visit the Friends of Bombay Hook website.

Logistics:
The house is visible from Dutch Neck Rd. by car using the auto tour route from the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Reserve or park at the Bombay Hook Visitor’s Center and follow the Virtual Tour provided by Friends of Bombay Hook to view by foot.

Hours:
The house is not open to the public.

Getting Here:
Address: Dutch Neck Road, off Highway 9, Smyrna, DE 19977
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