Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Evans House
5 West Main Street
House
has been placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
Erected in 1863
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 39° 40.974′ N, 75° 45.24′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on West Main Street (Delaware Route 273) west of South College Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Here, W. Main Street westbound is also northbound Delaware route 896, just after the latter has turned left from South College Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 West Main Street, Newark DE 19711, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Raub Hall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Diamonds Walkway (within shouting distance of this marker); Recitation Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alumni Hall (about 300 feet away); Harry Fletcher Brown (1867-1944) (about 300 feet away); Old College (about 400 feet away); Recitation Hall Annex (about 400 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Diamonds Walkway (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . George Evans House - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
The George Evans House is one of the few externally unaltered examples of nineteenth century Victorian architecture on Main Street. The house was also built by a prominent member of the Newark community; George Evans was a successful businessman and(Submitted on April 22, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the University of Delaware from 1856-1903.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 730 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on August 16, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
