Newport in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ashley Mansion
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 6, 2008
1. Ashley Mansion Marker
Ashton Richardson built Ashley Mansion in 1804 on land he inherited from his father. A prominent Quaker, Ashton Richardson owned several milling operations and was considered one of the most eligible bachelors in the area. After marrying in 1807, Richardson and his wife Mary occupied the house until their deaths in the early 1850's. Ashley Mansion remained in the Richardson family until 1899, when the property was sold. In 1916 the house was purchased by Jefferson D. Chalfant, the acclaimed still-life painter. Chalfant used one wing of the house for a studio, where he produced many of the works that brought him national attention.Erected 1997 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-96.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 39° 43.779′ N, 75° 35.029′ W. Marker is in
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 7, 2008
2. Ashley Mansion
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richardson Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Five Points Civil Association Fire Squad Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Delaware Military Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); General Casimir Pulaski (approx. one mile away); Bill McGowan (approx. one mile away); Vic Willis (approx. one mile away); Delaware Stadium Corporation (approx. one mile away); Daniel S. Frawley Stadium (approx. one mile away).
Also see . . . Jefferson David Chalfant 1856-1931 biography. (Submitted on November 14, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 7, 2008
3. Ashley Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,410 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on April 24, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
