Brecknock (Camden, Delaware)

Brecknock, also known as the Howell's Mill Seat, is a historic home located near Camden, Kent County, Delaware. The house is in four sections; two of brick and two frame. The original one-room house possibly dates before 1700 and is constructed of brick. A brick section was added in the 1740s. The 2 1/2-story, frame, main house was added in the mid-18th century and abuts the second brick section. The final frame section was added in the 1880s and is a four-room apartment originally built for the wagon driver, but later incorporated into the house.[2]

Brecknock
Brecknock, HABS Photo, May 1982
Location0.5 miles north of Camden off U.S. Route 13, near Camden, Delaware
Coordinates39°7′26″N 75°32′10″W
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1700 (1700)
NRHP reference No.74000596[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 24, 1974

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]

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