Clearfield Farm

Clearfield Farm
Location 867 Smyrna Landing Road, near Smyrna, Delaware
Coordinates 39°19′43″N 75°36′6″W / 39.32861°N 75.60167°W / 39.32861; -75.60167Coordinates: 39°19′43″N 75°36′6″W / 39.32861°N 75.60167°W / 39.32861; -75.60167
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built c. 1755 (1755)
NRHP reference # 73000540[1]
Added to NRHP March 20, 1973

Clearfield Farm is a historic home located near Smyrna, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built about 1755, and is a 2 1/2-story, four bay brick dwelling with a gable roof. It is one room deep and has gable end chimneys and dormers. It was the home of John Clark (1761–1821), 20th Governor of Delaware. It houses administrative offices for the Department of Corrections.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Vincent Rogers and Rosemary Troy (July 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Clearfield Farm". National Park Service. and accompanying two photos


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