Landmarks in New Castle County, Delaware

Block House

Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, 19703
The Block House was originally designed for defense against local Indians. It was constructed in 1654 by John Risingh, Governor of the Colony of New Sweden and is the only house remaining of original settlement on Naaman's Creek.

Claymont Stone School

Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, 19703
The Claymont Stone School, also known as Naaman's Creek School #1, is a historic schoolhouse built in 1805. The original building was renovated in 1905 and expanded to become a two room schoolhouse. It was used until 1925.

Darley House

Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, 19703
This is the former home of world-renowned illustrator F. O. C. Darley (1821-1888). Built in the late 18th century and enlarged several times, the house was purchased by Darley in 1863 and renamed "The Wren's Nest."

Delaware Center for Horticulture

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19806
The Delaware Center for Horticulture is a non-profit horticultural organization dedicated to promoting knowledge and appreciation of gardening, horticulture and conservation.

Ebright Azimuth

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
The Ebright Azimuth is the point with the highest elevation in Delaware with a benchmark monument. It has an elevation of 447.85 feet (136.50 m) above sea level.

Hagley Museum and Library

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19807
The Hagley Museum and Library is a nonprofit educational institution in Wilmington, Delaware. Covering more than 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine Creek, the museum and grounds include the first du Pont family home and garden.

Mt. Cuba Center

Greenville, New Castle County, Delaware, 19807
This non-profit botanical garden and historical preserve consists of 630 acres (255 ha). Mt. Cuba's well-documented plant collection is focused on the study of Delaware Piedmont flora.

Robinson House

Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, 19703
The Robinson House was built on the site of the original settlement on Naaman's Creek in 1723. George Washington, General Anthony Wayne, the Marquis de Lafayette, and "Light Horse" Harry Lee were all guests at the Robinson House.

University of Delaware

Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, 19716
The University of Delaware (UD) is the largest university in Delaware. Its original class of ten students included George Read, Thomas McKean, and James Smith, all three of whom would go on to sign the Declaration of Independence.

University of Delaware Botanic Gardens

Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, 19716
Gardens at this location include the original Clark Garden, a Magnolia Society test garden, native and non-native plant garden, a wildflower area, a herbaceous perennial garden and stretches of native trees and shrubs.

Winterthur Museum

Winterthur, New Castle County, Delaware, 19735
The museum is the former home of the Dupont family and contains one of the finest collections of Americana to be found anywhere. The buildings and grounds were designed by the DuPonts to look like an English country estate.

New Castle County, Delaware Landmarks