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
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp DuPont (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brandywine Springs (approx. ¼ mile away); Greenbank Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); What Is This? (approx. 0.7 miles away); How a Steam Locomotive Works (approx. 0.7 miles away); Wilmington & Western Railroad (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Lynching of George White (approx. 0.8 miles away); The "Annie Oakleys": First Female Prison Guards in the United States (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2019
2. Fells Mill Historic District 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 293 times since then and 68 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.
