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Eleutherian Mills

Eleutherian Mills is a historic place in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000259.

Wilmington, New Castle County, DelawareListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000259★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Eleutherian Mills?

Eleutherian Mills is a gunpowder mill site that was used for the manufacture of explosives from 1802 to 1921. It was founded by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont, which grew into the DuPont company. The name also refers to the house on the hill above the mills, which was the first du Pont family home in America. In 1957 the site became an outdoor museum when the Hagley Museum and Library was founded. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966.

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Listing details

Name
Eleutherian Mills
City
Wilmington
County
New Castle County
State
Delaware
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000259
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.78113, -75.57525
When was Eleutherian Mills listed on the National Register?

Eleutherian Mills was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Eleutherian Mills located?

Eleutherian Mills is located in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware at approximately 39.78113, -75.57525. See the map above.

Is Eleutherian Mills a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Eleutherian Mills is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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