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Stonum

Stonum is a historic place in New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000524.

New Castle, New Castle County, DelawareListed November 7, 1973NRIS #73000524★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Stonum?

Stonum, also called Stoneham, is a historic house at 900 Washington Avenue in New Castle, Delaware. Its main section built about 1750, it was the country home of George Read (1733–1798), a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His advocacy enabled Delaware to become the first state ratifying the declaration. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It is the only building standing associated with this Founding Father.

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Listing details

Name
Stonum
City
New Castle
County
New Castle County
State
Delaware
Listed on the National Register
November 7, 1973
NRIS reference number
73000524
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.66036, -75.57675
When was Stonum listed on the National Register?

Stonum was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.

Where is Stonum located?

Stonum is located in New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware at approximately 39.66036, -75.57675. See the map above.

Is Stonum a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Stonum is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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