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Hickman Row
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National Register of Historic Places

Hickman Row

Also known as The Row; CRS#N14989

A district of 24 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2006
20th Century Masonry VernacularListed 2006Claymont

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Hickman Row, at 1-117 Hickman Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 16, 2006. It was among the first 6 of Claymont’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its black history, architecture and town planning, at the state level. The district takes in 24 historic buildings. The listing covers 2.5 acres.

What it isBuilding in Delaware, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 64 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Hickman Row

1-117 Hickman Rd., Claymont

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

7 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Hickman Row

Is Hickman Row on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 16, 2006 (Register number 06000284).

Is Hickman Row a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lombardy Hall, 5.8 miles away.

Can you visit Hickman Row?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Hickman Row?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 64 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75324529 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.