Iron Hill School No. 112C, Historic one-room schoolhouse museum in New Castle County, United States.
The Iron Hill School building features Colonial Revival architecture with wood-shingled walls, a gable roof, and a central pedimented portico entrance.
Pierre S. du Pont funded the construction of this school in 1923 as part of his initiative to reform African-American education in Delaware.
The museum exhibits showcase local iron ore mining history, Lenni Lenape heritage, and natural specimens from the Delaware region.
The museum operates Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM with admission at $2.
The school maintained its educational function until 1965, when segregation ended at this location, marking a significant transition in Delaware education.
Location: New Castle County
Website: https://ironhillsciencecenter.org
GPS coordinates: 39.63330,-75.75830
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:40
Delaware maintains a network of natural areas, historic sites and cultural institutions distributed across its three counties. In northern New Castle County, visitors find railroad museums, botanical gardens and forested state parks along Brandywine Creek, while the southern Kent and Sussex counties contain extensive coastal refuges, marshlands and Atlantic beaches. The state also preserves colonial-era sites, eighteenth-century plantations and regional history museums. Natural areas include Bombay Hook and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuges, which serve as important stopover points for migratory birds, and Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashore State Parks along the coast. Trap Pond State Park in the interior protects one of the northernmost bald cypress swamp forests in North America. Cultural sites range from the Hagley Museum, which documents early industrial history, to the Wilmington and Western Railroad and smaller institutions such as the Nanticoke Indian Museum and Johnson Victrola Museum. Historic structures include Fort Delaware, wooden covered bridges and the New Castle Court House Museum.
Delaware Stadium
3.3 km
Bob Carpenter Center
3.2 km
Cooch's Bridge
2.8 km
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
3.7 km
Memorial Hall
5.1 km
Welsh Tract Baptist Church
2 km
University Museums at the University of Delaware
5.1 km
Rhodes Pharmacy
5.6 km
Anderson House
4.6 km
Building at 28–34½ Academy Street
5.5 km
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
5.4 km
State Theater
5.5 km
Edward R. Wilson House
4 km
Old First Presbyterian Church
5.5 km
Curtis Mansion
5.6 km
La Grange
3.1 km
Wright House
5 km
James Stewart House
5.2 km
Ott's Chapel
1.7 km
John Evans House
5.6 km
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
3.2 km
George Evans House
5.5 km
Deer Park Farm
4.6 km
Andrew Kerr House
4.4 km
Andrew Fisher House
1.5 km
Chambers House
5 km
Charles and Edith Liedlich House
1.2 km
Newark Opera House
5.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes