Camden in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brecknock
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
1. Brecknock Marker
In 1680 Alexander Humphreys received a warrant from the county court for 600 acres of land which he called Brecknock. The tract is believed to have been named for a shire of Wales. A milling operation was established here in the 1740’s. For nearly two centuries local farmers brought their grain to this place, known for much of that time as Howell’s Mill. The present mansion house was constructed in several stages, with the first section believed to have been built by the mid 18th century. Brecknock was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 1993 a portion of the original tract was bequeathed to Kent County by Elizabeth Howell Goggin for recreational use.Erected 1996 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number K-55.)
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 1680.
Location. 39° 7.275′ N, 75° 32.08′ W. Marker is in Camden, Delaware,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Operation Silent Witness (approx. 0.2 miles away); East Dover Hundred (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History of the Howell Mill Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Caesar Rodney (approx. 0.4 miles away); Camden (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Camden (approx. 0.7 miles away); Morning Star Institutional Church of God in Christ, Inc. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gov. George Truitt Home (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
2. Brecknock Park
Gates were closed at time of visit.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
