Garrett Snuff Mill
Also known as George W. Helme Company
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Garrett Snuff Mill
Garrett Snuff Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1978. It was among the first 4 of Hockessin’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 17 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 82 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Jct. DE 82 and Yorklyn Rd., Hockessin · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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11 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Garrett Snuff Mill
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Questions about Garrett Snuff Mill
Is Garrett Snuff Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 22, 1978 (Register number 78000913).
Is Garrett Snuff Mill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cedarcroft, 4.2 miles away.
Can you visit Garrett Snuff Mill?
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 Garrett Snuff Mill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 82 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 75324378 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.