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
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.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Judge Morris Estate (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named The Judge Morris Estate (approx. 0.9 miles away); Original Site of the White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); St. John the Baptist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Industries of Newark (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hiram Lodge No. 25 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Newark Academy (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, August 3, 2008
2. Meeteer House
Photographed By William Pfingsten, August 3, 2008
3. Meeteer House
House is now occupied by the Yasik Funeral Home.
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 1,600 times since then and 24 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.
