Montchanin Historic District
- Also Known As: Du Pont Station
- Address: DE 100
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1880/00/00 | Sidings and branches to the Upper Yards and mills at Rockland are built. Due to its proximity to the upper yards of the duPont powder mills, Montchanin then known as DuPont Station, became the major station for the shipment of powder. | |||||
| 1889/00/00 | Wilmington and Northern Railroad Co | Architect | Wilmington and Northern Railroad builds a station in Montchanin. Rural deliveries were made from this branch to Rockland and Centerville. The village is named in honor of Anne Alexandrine de Montchanin, mother of Pierre Samuel duPont de Nemours. | |||
| 1890/00/00 | Stuccoed stone schoolhouse is built. A stone bank barn, the blacksmith shop, and various cottages, date from circa 1840 through the early-20th century. |
| Particulars for Montchanin Historic District: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Art Movement | Eastlake Style |
| Sight Category | Historic District |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Architectural Style | Late 19th and 20th century revivals |
| Architectural Style | Late Victorian |
| Historic Use | Multiple dwelling |
| Owner | Private |
| Area of Significance | Railroad |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Architectural Style | Stick Style |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
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