Eleutherian Mills — Urbex & Abandoned, Delaware, United States

Urbex & Abandoned

Eleutherian Mills

Delaware, United States

Eleutherian Mills is a gunpowder mill site that was used for the manufacture of explosives from 1802 to 1921. It was founded by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont, which grew into the DuPont company. The name also refers to the house on the hill above the mills, which was the first du Pont family home in America. In 1957 the site became an outdoor museum when the Hagley Museum and Library was founded. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966.

Category
Urbex & Abandoned
Location
Delaware, United States
Coordinates
39.78060, -75.57500
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q5359496

What is Eleutherian Mills?

Eleutherian Mills is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Delaware Center for Horticulture, Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, DuPont Building, Reynold's Candy Company Building.

Where is Eleutherian Mills?

Eleutherian Mills is in Delaware, United States. Coordinates: 39.78060, -75.57500.

How do I get to Eleutherian Mills?

Eleutherian Mills is at Delaware, United States (39.78060, -75.57500). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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