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

Archmere

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 22, 2008

1. Archmere Marker

Inscription. This was once the home of John Jakob Raskob (1879-1950), financier, DuPont and General Motors executive, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and developer of the Empire State Building. Known as "The Patio," his palatial home was constructed 1916-18 in a style befitting his position in Wilmington society. The name "Archmere" was given to the surrounding estate because of the natural arch the trees formed over the Delaware River vista. This has been home to Archmere Academy since its founding in 1932 by the Norbertine Order. Archmere Academy was officially dedicated on October 12, 1932. Opened as an all boys boarding school with an enrollment of 22, the Academy is now a co-educational college preparatory school with an enrollment of over 500 students. The Patio was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Erected 2008 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-176.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1859.

Location. 39° 48.238′ N, 75° 27.307′ W. Marker is

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in Claymont, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Hundred. It is on Philadelphia Pike, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont DE 19703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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: Claymont Stone School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Darley House (about 400 feet away); Church of the Ascension (about 500 feet away); The Patio (about 700 feet away); In Honor of All Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Claymont High School (approx. half a mile away); Mother Catherine Rosarii (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claymont.

Also see . . . John Jakob Raskob - Biographical Notes. (Submitted on December 26, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Archmere Academy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 22, 2008

2. Archmere Academy

Archmere Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 22, 2008

3. Archmere Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,629 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.