Merestone
Also known as Reese,John S. IV,House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Merestone
Merestone, at 1610--1620 Yeatman's Mill Rd., Mill Creek Hundred (Delware); Yeatman's Station Rd., New Garden Township (Pennsylvania), was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 2, 1995. It was among the first 7 of North Star’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 39 other Delaware listings. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isBuilding 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 · 82 MB · National Archives↗Finding Merestone
1610--1620 Yeatman's Mill Rd., Mill Creek Hundred (Delware); Yeatman's Station Rd., New Garden Township (Pennsylvania), North Star
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Merestone
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Merestone
Is Merestone on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 2, 1995 (Register number 95000093).
Is Merestone a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cedarcroft, 6.9 miles away.
Can you visit Merestone?
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 Merestone?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 82 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 75324182 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.