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. 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, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 39° 41.722′ N,

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75° 43.113′ W. Marker is near Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is at the intersection of Kirkwood Highway (Delaware Route 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.

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

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); 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

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Photographed by William Pfingsten, August 3, 2008

2. Meeteer House

(approx. 1.3 miles away); Preston's Playground (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Train Stations of Newark (approx. 1.6 miles away); St. John the Baptist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Industries of Newark (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Judge Morris Estate (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Meeteer House - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.

Built between 1822 and 1828 by a prominent milling family, the dwelling represents the upper end of the economic scale of construction in New Castle County. The building of the house represents two important regional themes. First, is the importance of milling and the wealth of mill owners in Mill Creek Hundred and New Castle County. Second, is the wider tradition of rebuilding that occurred in the early 19th century. Both the style and quality of construction attest to these themes. This 2 1/2 story frame house has retained a very high degree of integrity.

(Submitted on April 23, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

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 April 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,987 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.