Claymont Stone School

Claymont Stone School

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.

In 1928 the Stone School was converted to serve as a community center and public library, but in 1988 it was deemed structurally unsound. Thereafter, it stood empty, and the school district considered tearing it down until a group called Friends of the Claymont Stone School intervened to save the building, raising funds for its renovation and conversion into a museum and heritage center, which was completed in 2002.

The historic marker for the building reads:

"Also known as Naaman's Creek School #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 been the first racially integrated public school in the State. The Claymont Stone School was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1990."

Location

3611 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont
Philadelphia Pike at Darley Road
Claymont, New Castle County
Delaware, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By car: If you are coming from Wilmington, take I-95 N to exit 9 for DE-92/Naamans Rd toward Claymont. Turn left onto DE-92 W/Naamans Rd, and continue straight onto Philadelphia Pike. The Claymont Stone School will be on your right. The trip should take around 20-25 minutes depending on traffic.

By public transportation: You can take a train from Wilmington Station to Claymont Station and then walk or take a short taxi/rideshare ride to the school. There is also a DART bus stop (Route 13) near the school on Philadelphia Pike.

By bike: There are several bike trails in the area that you can take to get to the Claymont Stone School, including the Jack A. Markell Trail and the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Delaware that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.