Stonum
Also known as Stoneham; George Read House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Stonum
Stonum, at 9th and Washington Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Nov 7, 1973: one of 14 Landmarks in Delaware and 4 in New Castle. It was among the first 6 of New Castle’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its politics, at the national level.
What it isHistoric house in Delaware, United States. 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 · 55 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 25 minutes
9th and Washington Sts., New Castle · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Stonum
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Stonum
Is Stonum on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1973 (Register number 73000524).
Is Stonum a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Nov 7, 1973. Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks, 4 of them in New Castle.
Can you visit Stonum?
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 Stonum?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 55 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 75323919 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.