National Register of Historic Places

Rockwells Mills Historic District

Chenango, Chenango County, New York
Listed
August 29, 2010
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
10000610

About this property

Rockwells Mills Historic District is a national historic district located at Guilford in Chenango County, New York. The district includes 26 contributing buildings including approximately 20 houses with associated houses and a stone textile mill. Included is the large Italianate style Chester Rockwell Residence (1867–1868), historically the mill owners house, and the stone mill building. The other residences are disbursed along New York State Route 8. In 1947, the mill was converted for use as a restaurant. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Location

Chenango, Chenango County, New York
42.45103, -75.38971

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTINDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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3.5 mi
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Gilbertsville Historic District (Boundary Increase)
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3.6 mi
Gilbertsville Water Works
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3.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Raid on Unadilla (NY frontier)
1778Revolutionary War
9.5 mi
Destruction of Onaquaga (NY frontier)
1778Revolutionary War
12.7 mi

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When was Rockwells Mills Historic District listed on the National Register?

Rockwells Mills Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Rockwells Mills Historic District?

Rockwells Mills Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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