Middletown Academy
Also known as Town Hall
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Middletown Academy
Middletown Academy, at 218 N. Broad St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 5, 1972: the first place in Middletown to be listed. Only 48 of Delaware’s 684 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 12 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
218 N. Broad St., Middletown · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Middletown AcademyStart here
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Middletown Historic DistrictVictorian · 0.1 mi on - 3
St. Joseph's ChurchGothic Revival · 0.2 mi on
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Middletown Academy
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Middletown Academy
Is Middletown Academy on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 5, 1972 (Register number 72000284).
Is Middletown Academy a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Corbit-Sharp House, 3.2 miles away.
Can you visit Middletown Academy?
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 Middletown Academy?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 12 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 75324317 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.