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Broom, Jacob, House

Broom, Jacob, House is a historic place in Montchanin, New Castle County, Delaware, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000602.

Montchanin, New Castle County, DelawareListed December 2, 1974NRIS #74000602★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Broom, Jacob, House?

The Jacob Broom House, also known historically as Hagley, is a historic house on Christchurch Road near Montchanin, Delaware. It was built in 1795 by Founding Father Jacob Broom, one of the Delaware signers of the United States Constitution. The house was purchased in 1802 by Éleuthère Irénée du Pont, progenitor of the prominent Du Pont family and founder of the DuPont chemical concern, who established the Eleutherian Mills below the house on the banks of Brandywine Creek. The house, which remains in the hands of Du Pont descendants, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974 for its association with Broom.

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Listing details

Name
Broom, Jacob, House
City
Montchanin
County
New Castle County
State
Delaware
Listed on the National Register
December 2, 1974
NRIS reference number
74000602
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.78018, -75.57826
When was Broom, Jacob, House listed on the National Register?

Broom, Jacob, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974.

Where is Broom, Jacob, House located?

Broom, Jacob, House is located in Montchanin, New Castle County, Delaware at approximately 39.78018, -75.57826. See the map above.

Is Broom, Jacob, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Broom, Jacob, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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