Brecknock (Camden, Delaware)
Historic house in Delaware, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Historic house in Delaware, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brecknock, also known as the Howell's Mill Seat, is a historic home located near Camden, Kent County, Delaware. The house is in four sections; two of brick and two frame. The original one-room house possibly dates before 1700 and is constructed of brick. A brick section was added in the 1740s. The 2+1⁄2-story, frame, main house was added in the mid-18th century and abuts the second brick section. The final frame section was added in the 1880s and is a four-room apartment originally built for the wagon driver, but later incorporated into the house.[2]
Brecknock | |
Location | 0.5 miles north of Camden off U.S. Route 13, near Camden, Delaware |
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Coordinates | 39°7′26″N 75°32′10″W |
Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
Built | 1700 |
NRHP reference No. | 74000596[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 24, 1974 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]
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