Near Newport in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fells Mill Historic District
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2019
1. Fells Mill Historic District Marker
Inscription.
Fells Mill Historic District. . Constructed in 1749, the area is home to one of the earliest mill sites on the Red Clay Creek. A three-story flour mill once served as the center of activity on the site, and was the location of Oliver Evans’ first automated flour mill operation. In 1790 his mill was the third invention patented by the newly created U.S. Patent Office. Jonathan Fell purchased the site in 1826 and turned the flour mill into a spice mill which served as the leading spice mill in the nation for fifty years. Eight structures comprise the district, which is bisected by Faulkland Road, including the only known example of a chalet style tenant house in the state.
Constructed in 1749, the area is home to one of the earliest mill sites on the Red Clay Creek. A three-story flour mill once served as the center of activity on the site, and was the location of Oliver Evans’ first automated flour mill operation. In 1790 his mill was the third invention patented by the newly created U.S. Patent Office. Jonathan Fell purchased the site in 1826 and turned the flour mill into a spice mill which served as the leading spice mill in the nation for fifty years. Eight structures comprise the district, which is bisected by Faulkland Road, including the only known example of a chalet style tenant house in the state.
Erected 2016 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-223.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 39° 44.796′ N, 75° 38.4′ W. Marker is near Newport, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on Faulkland Road (Delaware Route 34), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3040 Faulkland Road, Wilmington DE 19808, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on February 15, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
