Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Iron Hill School #112-C
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016
1. Iron Hill School #112-C Marker
The Iron Hill area was a community of African American farming and mining families. Constructed in 1923, Iron Hill School #112-C was one of over 80 schools built with funding from Pierre S. duPont, who sought to replace rundown public schools with modern facilities. Opened from 1923-1964, the school was in session from September through June and included grades 1-6. All instruction was conducted by a single teacher. The Delaware Academy of Science acquired the building in the late 1960s and used it to house a natural history museum for over 40 years. Because of diligent restoration efforts undertaken by the Academy, the building stands as one of only a few former duPont schools still architecturally intact.Erected 2015 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-211.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 39° 37.865′ N, 75° 45.48′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Roads of Newark, Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Iron Hill School #112-C (within shouting distance of this marker); Education for ALL, Past and Present: Iron Hill School, No. 112C (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington's Reconnaissance (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Iron Hill (approx. half a mile away); Welsh Tract (approx. 0.6 miles away); The March Through Pencader (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 12, 2019
2. Iron Hill School #112-C Marker
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016
3. Iron Hill School #112-C Marker
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016
4. Iron Hill School #112-C
National Register of Historic Places Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
