Westover Hills near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alexis I. duPont Middle School
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, December 27, 2008
1. Alexis I. duPont Middle School Marker
Inscription.
Alexis I. duPont Middle School. . The oldest portion of this structure was erected in 1893 to replace two smaller schools that were no longer adequate to serve the needs of local students. This building was constructed largely through the efforts of the duPont family, long-time supporters of public education in Delaware. It was named for Alexis Irenιe duPont in recognition of his many years of service as an active member of the boards of local schools. Opening in January 1894, the building was distinguished by its unique Romanesque architectural style. The facility has been expanded at various times to meet the demands of a growing student body. Classes at all grade levels attended here until 1952. Following the opening of a new elementary school in Greenville that year, this school was utilized for students at the secondary level. Since completion of construction of a new High School at another location in 1966, this facility has functioned as a Junior High and Middle School. The building is part of the Henry Clay Village Historic District of the National Register of Historic Places.
The oldest portion of this structure was erected in 1893 to replace two smaller schools that were no longer adequate to serve the needs of local students. This building was constructed largely through the efforts of the duPont family, long-time supporters of public education in Delaware. It was named for Alexis Irenιe duPont in recognition of his many years of service as an active member of the boards of local schools. Opening in January 1894, the building was distinguished by its unique Romanesque architectural style. The facility has been expanded at various times to meet the demands of a growing student body. Classes at all grade levels attended here until 1952. Following the opening of a new elementary school in Greenville that year, this school was utilized for students at the secondary level. Since completion of construction of a new High School at another location in 1966, this facility has functioned as a Junior High and Middle School. The building is part of the Henry Clay Village Historic District of the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 2007 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-169.)
Location. 39° 46.029′ N, 75° 35.08′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Westover Hills. It is at the intersection of Kennett Pike (Delaware Route 52) and Hopeton Road, on the right when traveling north on Kennett Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1205 Hopeton Rd, Wilmington DE 19807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Clay Village
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, December 27, 2008
Alexis I. du Pont School This public school was built in 1893, largely through contributions of land and money made by the du Pont family. The school itself is in Richardsonian Romanesque style with three large rounded bays facing the Kennett Pike. The main building was originally a rectangular stone building with gable roof with the rounded bays making up the facade. The main entrance is in the middle of the central bay and the entrance doors are behind heavy round arches resting on bulky stone columns of the type made popular by the architect H.H. Richardson. Between the first and second floors are panels of false timbering in the Tudor style. A modern addition at the rear makes the present building more than twice its original size.
(Submitted on April 23, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,382 times since then and 79 times this year. Last updated on February 15, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
