Iron Hill School No. 112C, Historic one-room schoolhouse museum in New Castle County, United States.
Iron Hill School No. 112C is a former schoolhouse located in New Castle County, built in Colonial Revival style with wood-shingled walls, a gable roof, and a central pedimented entrance portico. The one-room structure now operates as a museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The building was constructed in 1923 at the initiative of Pierre S. du Pont, whose foundation advanced educational improvements for Black students in Delaware. It maintained its school function until 1965, when segregation ended and the institution was transformed.
The school displays artifacts related to iron mining traditions of the area and Lenni Lenape heritage that shaped the region long before the building existed. Visitors encounter objects and minerals that reflect the natural and cultural history of Delaware.
The museum is open during specified hours and is located in New Castle County where it can be easily accessed. Visitors should check current opening times in advance and allow adequate time to explore the small building and its exhibits.
The building was deliberately designed with Colonial Revival architecture to serve as a model for other school facilities in the region. This intentional design choice made it a beacon for educational reform rather than simply a place for learning.
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