Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Richardson Mill
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., April 24, 2022
1. Richardson Mill Marker
This millstone for many years was used in the
Richardson Mill, located along Little Mill
Creek about 100 yards from this spot.This mill site was one of the first used in Delaware.
From before 1684 until 1923 mills were in operation in this vicinity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1684.
Location. 39° 43.912′ N, 75° 34.853′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on North Maryland Avenue (Delaware Route 4) near Brookside Drive, on the right when traveling west. Listed address is across Maryland Avenue from the marker. Mill Road, also nearby on the map, is posted as private. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington DE 19804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ashley Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Five Points Civil Association Fire Squad Bell (approx. 0.6 miles away); Delaware Military Academy (approx. ¾ mile away); General Casimir Pulaski (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kosciuszko Park
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Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., April 24, 2022
2. Richardson Mill Marker
This is across Maryland Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
