Nemours Estate

Nemours Estate is a Neoclassical estate in Wilmington, Delaware. Built in 1910, it was designed by Carrère and Hastings. It is owned by Nemours Foundation.

Location: 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Rockland, Wilmington
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1801, SRC-1802, SRC-1803
• Designed by Carrère and Hastings
  confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1804, SRC-1805, SRC-1803, SRC-3724, SRC-6418, SRC-6419, SRC-9319
• Built in 1910
  confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1802, SRC-1804, SRC-1803, SRC-3724, SRC-6420, SRC-6421
• Architectural style: Neoclassical
  confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1802, SRC-1804, SRC-1803, SRC-6360, SRC-6361, SRC-8243, SRC-8244
• Owned by Nemours Foundation
  confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1803, SRC-1801, SRC-3725, SRC-6360, SRC-6362, SRC-9319, SRC-10183

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10111 — Nemours Estate — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10183 — Mid-Atlantic Day Trips — Nemours: Visit One of America's Most Iconic Estates (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1801 — Nemours Estate official website (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1802 — American Heritage — Nemours Mansion and Gardens (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1803 — Wikipedia — Nemours Estate (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1804 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation — Nemours (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1805 — The Quoin Hotel — Nemours Estate (Tier 3, local_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3724 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3725 — nemoursestate.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5743 — Nemours Estate official site — Visit (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5886 — Nemours Estate — official Visit page (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5887 — Riverfront Wilmington — Nemours Mansion & Garden (Tier 2, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6360 — Brit on the Move — Delaware: The Nemours Estate (Tier 3, travel-article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6361 — Best Attractions — Nemours Estate in Wilmington, DE (Tier 3, travel-article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6362 — America's Garden Capital Offers A Gilded Age Estate — AOL/Islands (Tier 3, news_feature; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6418 — Nemours Estate: La Maison d’Amour – Victoria Magazine (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6419 — Nemours Estate: Of Royal French Inspiration – The Epoch Times (Tier 3, news/magazine; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6420 — Nemours Estate (official) — The Estate (Tier 1, official-site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6421 — Main Line Tonight — Nemours Estate Is Wilmington's Hidden Gem (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8243 — 19th Century Ghosts — Nemours Mansion & Garden, a Historically Modern Marvel (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8244 — Ladue News — The Lasting Garden Legacy of the du Pont Family (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9319 — Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS No. DE-283), A. I. du Pont Estate (Nemours), Library of Congress (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Nemours Estate?

Yes — Nemours Estate is open to the public. Hours: Seasonal (early Apr-Dec): Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, last entry 16:00, buildings close 16:30; closed in winter. Admission: Day pass $20 (adult; includes Mansion, Chauffeur's Garage, grounds); under-5s free; senior/military discounts.

Who designed Nemours Estate?

Nemours Estate was designed by Carrère and Hastings.

Where is Nemours Estate located?

Nemours Estate is located in Wilmington, Delaware.