National Register of Historic Places

Chipman's Mill

Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware
Listed
May 21, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000918

About this property

Chipman's Mill was located near Laurel, Delaware, and is now the name of a Delaware State Park which encompasses the mill pond, including a boat ramp for fishing (now the primary activity). Chipman's Mill functioned into the late 1940s. Arson destroyed the structures in November 1986. The relatively remote area had been one of the last remaining residences of the Lenni Lenape, who left Delaware and the Chipman's Pond area in 1748. Settlers soon came, attracted by the available timber and water power. Christ Church was built nearby, which still survives. The destroyed mill had two structures. In 1884, Joseph Chipman had built a one-story mill over the millrace (which survives), which contained turbines and millstones. The wooden superstructure featured mortise and tenon joinery. An adjoining two story section was moved to the site from elsewhere.

Location

Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware
38.56178, -75.53966

Categories

INDUSTRY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Christ Church
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0.1 mi
Rider Potato House
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Chipman Potato House
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Laurel Historic District
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When was Chipman's Mill listed on the National Register?

Chipman's Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Chipman's Mill?

Chipman's Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chipman's Mill?

The period of significance for Chipman's Mill is recorded as the industrial era.

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