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Rockland Historic District (Rockland, Delaware)

Coordinates: 39°47′48″N 75°34′28″W / 39.79667°N 75.57444°W / 39.79667; -75.57444
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Rockland Historic District
Rockland Historic District, June 2011
Rockland Historic District (Rockland, Delaware) is located in Delaware
Rockland Historic District (Rockland, Delaware)
Rockland Historic District (Rockland, Delaware) is located in the United States
Rockland Historic District (Rockland, Delaware)
LocationTown of Rockland and its environs along Rockland Rd. and Brandywine Creek, Rockland, Delaware
Coordinates39°47′48″N 75°34′28″W / 39.79667°N 75.57444°W / 39.79667; -75.57444
Area160 acres (65 ha)
Built1733 (1733)
ArchitectMultiple
NRHP reference No.72000289[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 1, 1972

Rockland Historic District is a national historic district located at Rockland, New Castle County, Delaware. It encompasses 6 contributing buildings in the hamlet of Rockland and associated with Rockland Mills. They include the school (1831), Mansion House (1802), Heshbon Factory mill building, the Kirk House (1797, 1885), and Rock Spring and the springhouse.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Eleanor M. Webster (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Rockland Historic District". National Park Service and accompanying photos. Retrieved March 16, 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)