Historical Markers and War Memorials in Claymont, Delaware
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Claymont is in New Castle County
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On Philadelphia Pike, on the right when traveling north.
This was once the home of John Jakob Raskob (1879-1950), financier, DuPont and General Motors executive, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and developer of the Empire State Building. Known as "The Patio," his palatial home was . . . — — Map (db m14697) HM
On Philadelphia Pike, 0.1 miles north of Darley Road.
The roots of this congregation can be traced to 1843 and the missionary efforts of Rev. Greenbury W. Ridgely and the Rt. Rev. Alfred Lee, who conducted services every other Sunday in the Claymont Stone School. The church was accepted into the . . . — — Map (db m154091) HM
On Philadelphia Pike (U.S. 13) at Darley Road, on the right when traveling south on Philadelphia Pike.
Also known as Naaman's Creek School No. 1, THE CLAYMONT STONE SCHOOL was built on land donated by John Dickinson, the "Penman of the American Revolution," in 1805. The building was expanded and renovated in 1905. Evidence suggests that it may have . . . — — Map (db m146379) HM
On Philadelphia Pike (Business U.S. 13), on the right when traveling north.
John Grubb, one of the original English settlers in Delaware, acquired a one-third interest in a 600 acre tract of land at this location in 1680. Several generations passed and the Grubb family greatly increased their land holdings in the area and . . . — — Map (db m146375) HM
On Hickman Road (Delaware Route 491), on the right when traveling north.
The industrial expansion of Brandywine Hundred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was largely reflective of national trends in the growth and development of heavy industry. As large corporations moved to locations outside of major cities, . . . — — Map (db m154138) HM
On Governor Printz Boulevard (U.S. 13) east of Philadelphia Pike (Business U.S. 13), in the median.
To those who have
served in peace, we are
thankful for their
steady watch and
perseverance. To those
who have seen battle,
we know there are no
unwounded comrades
Those who gave their
lives that others may
live . . . — — Map (db m154166) WM
On Green Street at Lawson Street, on the right when traveling south on Green Street.
Constructed 1924-25. Also known as the Green Street School. Prominent in United States history as the first public high school in the 17 segregated states to be legally integrated.
In January 1951, eight black students applied for admission. Due . . . — — Map (db m14705) HM
The oldest portion of this structure is believed to have been built circa 1730. In the 1740s the house and surrounding property were sold to Philadelphia merchant Thomas Robinson. Other holdings included a milling operation and landing on nearby . . . — — Map (db m14704) HM
On Philadelphia Pike (U.S. 13) at Darley Road, on the left when traveling north on Philadelphia Pike.
The home of world-renowned illustrator Felix O.C. Darley (1822-1888). Built in the late 18th century and enlarged several times during the first half of the 19th century, the house was purchased by Darley in 1863 and renamed "The Wren's Nest." . . . — — Map (db m14137) HM
On Balfour Avenue at Alcott Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Balfour Avenue.
In honor of the men and women of Worthland community who served in the Armed Forces in the World War II
Anderson, Clarence M. •
Baker, Ira •
Banke, William R. •
Barnes, John W. •
Bevando, John J. •
Bierley, Levi •
Bryson, . . . — — Map (db m240920) WM