Block House (Delaware)

The Block House is a 17th-century historic building located off Naamans Road in Claymont, Delaware.

The Block House is believed to be the only structure remaining of original Swedish colonial settlement on Naamans Creek.

The Block House is believed to have been constructed in 1654 under instruction of Johan Risingh, who was the last Governor of the Colony of New Sweden.

Chief Peminacka of the Minqua tribe had deeded the large tract of land along Naaman's Creek to John Risingh on behalf of the Swedish colony.

Inside is a relatively large fireplace and the former living quarters for the Robinson House cook.

Block House front, facing north, April 2006
Block House, facing southeast, April 2006 (the smaller building in front is a spring house )