Claymont in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Darley House
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 22, 2008
1. The Darley House Marker
The home of world-renowned illustrator Felix O.C. Darley (1822-1888). Built in the late 18th century and enlarged several times during the first half of the 19th century, the house was purchased by Darley in 1863 and renamed "The Wren's Nest." During his career, Darley illustrated books for Washington Irving, Edgar Allen Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens and James Fenimore Cooper. Two of his most notable works were Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. Charles Dickens visited here for two weeks during his triumphant tour of America in 1867. This house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.Erected 1993 by Delaware State Archives. (Marker Number NC-91.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 39° 48.279′ N, 75° 27.251′ W. Marker is in Claymont, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Claymont Stone School (a few steps from this marker); Church of the Ascension (within shouting distance of this marker); Archmere (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor of All Veterans (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Claymont High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mother Catherine Rosarii (approx. 0.7 miles away); Grubb / Worth Mansion (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Guardian of Defenders Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claymont.
Also see . . . Felix O.C. Darley website. Who created the first Santa Claus? Thomas Nast or Felix Darley (Submitted on December 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 13, 2012
2. The Darley House Marker Roadside
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 22, 2008
3. The Darley House
Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 13, 2012
4. The Darley House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,008 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 21, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on July 21, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
