Achmester
Also known as Axmester
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Achmester was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 28, 1979. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 64 other Delaware listings. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. The listing covers 210 acres.
What it isUnited States historic place. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 62 MB · National Archives↗Finding Achmester
North of Middletown on SR 429, in Middletown, DE
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
9 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Achmester
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Achmester
Is Achmester on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 28, 1979 (Register number 79000626).
Is Achmester a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Corbit-Sharp House, 3.4 miles away.
Can you visit Achmester?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Achmester?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 62 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75324118 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.