About this property
Abbott's Mill is a historic site that includes an old grist mill in Sussex County, Delaware, 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Milford. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 with a 0.4-acre (0.16 ha) area. The listed area was increased in 1979 to include a total of 4 contributing buildings, with an increase of a 9-acre (3.6 ha) area. The increased area includes a Gothic style work built in 1868. There's a historical marker for the old mill, placed on the north side of Abbotts Pond Road (County Road 620), across from Abbotts Pond.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000300. It was listed on August 24, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Abbott's Mill listed on the National Register?
Abbott's Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Abbott's Mill?
Abbott's Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Abbott's Mill?
The period of significance for Abbott's Mill is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.
Can I research the history near Abbott's Mill?
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