Near Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Meeteer House
Photographed By William Pfingsten, August 3, 2008
1. Meeteer House Marker
Inscription.
Meeteer House. . In the late 18th century a paper mill was established by Thomas Meeteer on the banks of nearby White Clay Creek. In later years Thomas was succeeded in business by his sons Samuel and William. the property on which this house stands was purchased by the brothers in 1816. It is believed that the structure was built soon thereafter. By the 1820s the brothers were among the largest property owners in Mill Creek Hundred. The large and impressive nature of the home reflects the wealth and importance of its owners. In 1974, the property was purchased by the Stanley Yasik family and renovated for use as a funeral business. A well preserved example of the vernacular Federal style, the Meeteer House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
In the late 18th century a paper mill was established by Thomas Meeteer on the banks of nearby White Clay Creek. In later years Thomas was succeeded in business by his sons Samuel and William. the property on which this house stands was purchased by the brothers in 1816. It is believed that the structure was built soon thereafter. By the 1820s the brothers were among the largest property owners in Mill Creek Hundred. The large and impressive nature of the home reflects the wealth and importance of its owners. In 1974, the property was purchased by the Stanley Yasik family and renovated for use as a funeral business. A well preserved example of the vernacular Federal style, the Meeteer House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Erected 2006 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-151.)
Location. 39° 41.722′ N, 75° 43.113′ W. Marker is near Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection of Kirkwood Highway (Delaware Route
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2) and Old Possum Park Road, on the right when traveling west on Kirkwood Highway. Marker is at SE corner of that intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Kirkwood Highway, Newark DE 19711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,669 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
