Claymont in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Claymont Stone School

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 22, 2008

1. Claymont Stone School Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Also known as Naaman's Creek School No. 1, THE CLAYMONT STONE SCHOOL was built on land donated by John Dickinson, the "Penman of the American Revolution," in 1805. The building was expanded and renovated in 1905. Evidence suggests that it may have been the first racially integrated public school in the State. The Claymont Stone School was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Erected 1999 by Delaware State Archives. (Marker Number NC-105.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 39° 48.275′ N, 75° 27.265′ W. Marker is in Claymont, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection of Philadelphia Pike (U.S. 13) and Darley Road, on the right when traveling south on Philadelphia Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Claymont DE 19703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Darley House (a few steps from this marker); Church of the Ascension (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Archmere (about 300 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.

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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 22, 2008

2. Claymont Stone School

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on March 8, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.