Clearfield Farm
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| Location | Road 485, 1.5 miles north of Smyrna Landing, near Smyrna, Delaware |
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| Coordinates | 39°19′43″N 75°36′6″W / 39.32861°N 75.60167°WCoordinates: 39°19′43″N 75°36′6″W / 39.32861°N 75.60167°W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | c. 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 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Vincent Rogers and Rosemary Troy (July 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Clearfield Farm" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying two photos
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