About this property
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.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000259. It was listed on November 13, 1966.
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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 Eleutherian Mills listed on the National Register?
Eleutherian Mills was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Eleutherian Mills?
Eleutherian Mills is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Eleutherian Mills a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Eleutherian Mills has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Eleutherian Mills?
The period of significance for Eleutherian Mills is recorded as the early_republic era.
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