Springer Farm
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Springer Farm
Springer Farm, at Limestone Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 13, 1986. It was among the first 9 of Hockessin’s 10 listings, with two others the same day. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Agricultural Buildings and Complexes in Mill Creek Hundred, 1800-1840 TR. The listing covers 19.3 acres.
What it isListed on the NRHP in Delaware. 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 · 11 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Limestone Rd., Hockessin · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Springer FarmStart here
- 2
T. Pierson FarmBuilding · 0.4 mi on
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Springer Farm
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Springer Farm
Is Springer Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 13, 1986 (Register number 86003103).
Is Springer Farm a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cedarcroft, 5 miles away.
Can you visit Springer Farm?
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 Springer Farm?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 11 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 75323626 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.