Breck's Mill Area
Also known as Henry Clay Village; Rokeby
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Breck's Mill Area, at Breck's Lane and Creek Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 5, 1971. It was among the first 9 of Wilmington’s 112 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 39 other Delaware listings. The district takes in 25 historic buildings. The listing covers 55 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. 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 · 51 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
Breck's Lane and Creek Rd., Wilmington · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Breck's Mill AreaStart here
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Walker's Mill and Walker's BankBuilding · 0.2 mi on - 3
Breck's Mill Area-Henry Clay Village Historic District (Boundary Decrease)Mid-19th Century · 0.2 mi on - 4
Breck's Mill Area-Henry Clay Village Historic District (Boundary Increase)Mid-19th Century · 0.1 mi on - 5
GibraltarColonial Revival · 0.4 mi on
11 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Breck's Mill Area
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Breck's Mill Area
Is Breck's Mill Area on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 5, 1971 (Register number 71000230).
Is Breck's Mill Area a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Jacob Broom House, 0.7 miles away.
Can you visit Breck's Mill Area?
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 Breck's Mill Area?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 51 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 75324356 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.