check out history - Hockessin, DE. | WikiXM

Welcome:
Hockessin, DE

Wikipedia
A A+ A++ A+++

We would like to provide the residents of  Hockessin  a basic history overview.

The WikiXM 'Hockessin' platform is your gateway to becoming an active part of our vibrant community, regardless of your age or how long you've called 'Hockessin' home. It's more than just a news platform; it's a thriving hub where the collective wisdom of every 'Hockessin' resident converges to ignite discussions, foster learning, and empower one another with knowledge about our beloved town.

Here in 'Hockessin', we have a diverse tapestry of residents. Some have roots that run deep, their knowledge steeped in the rich history of our town. Others are students, dedicated to keeping us updated on school activities, while many are committed to sharing the ebb and flow of daily life.

What's more, from a civic and political perspective, there are countless opportunities for you to join in. Many in our community offer updates on policies and decisions, offering their unique insights. This platform is where all these local perspectives meld together, creating a better place for everyone to live, regardless of your age or how long you've been a part of 'Hockessin'.

So, whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, young or old, WikiXM is your invitation to dive into the heart of our community, to engage, and help us all create a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected 'Hockessin'. Join us and let's make a difference together!

Hockessin, DE - History


We would like to provide the residents of  Hockessin  a basic history overview.


Welcome to the Hockessin Home page. The Hockessin Home page provides as much information as possible on Hockessin. Knowing Hockessin’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Hockessin’s Home page, you will also find Hockessin’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.

Hockessin has a population of 14172. 46.7% of Hockessin’s inhabitants are Male, and 53.3 are female. 68.4% of Hockessin is married and 90.3% own their own home. The Average Home price is $457,200, and the average rent is $1,924. Household median income in Hockessin is $153,879, and the individual median income is $61,784. Hockessin’s Ethnic is the following: White(82.7%), Asian(10.6%), Multiple(3.1%), Black(2.6%), Hispanic(2.1%), Other(1%).


Hockessin came into existence as a little village in 1688 when several families settled in the area. The village was named after the Lenape word hokes, meaning good bark or good bark hill. There is a second and more likely origin for the name. While the word Hockessin does look like a Native American word, the name Hockessin did not show up on any early maps until many years after the Hockessin Meeting House was built and what is now the Village of Hockessin was never settled by the Native Americans, while they did have a hunting camp nearby.


There was no town name Hockessin and the area was referred to as Mill Creek Hundred. The actual name is believed to be derived from one of the first settled properties which was named Occasion and settled by William Cox in 1726 and also the location of the first Quaker meetings in the area before Hockessin Meeting House was built a few years later.


The earliest known use of the word Occasion was in 1734 in a property deed for this property. And the road to the Hockessin Meeting House, currently Old Wilmington Road, was written as Ockession Road on a map in 1808. The first Roman Catholic church in Delaware was located in Hockessin. Missionary priests from Maryland established the Coffee Run Mission in 1790.The A.


Armstrong Farm, Coffee Run Mission Site, Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse, T. Pierson Farm, Public School No. 29, Springer Farm, and Wilmington and Western Railroad are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. More recently added sites to the National Register of Historic Places include: Tweed's Tavern, the home of Negro league baseball player James "Nip" Winters, Colored School #107C, St.


John the Evangelist Church, the Daniel Nichols house, and the Cox/Phillips/Mitchell Agricultural Complex.


What you can do in the WikiXM Hockessin, DE News

Engage with your town in a Live format.

With various live chat features, you can engage with locals in a virtual conversation.

You can discuss or write about local issues.

Create & post topics in "town" you love like Sports, Entertainment

You can ask your Community questions that only locals may be able to answer.

Ask questions about local services, where to find local activies or get other local advice from those that live in your town.

Local interest Groups are a great way to engage locally.

Create a local group in an area of your interest like Mt. Bikiing, Hiking, a book group.

Get to know your town better.

See what we've included about your town and how can get to know your towns history much better and participate in its future.

What is WikiXM?

View Category Page

Hockessin, DE - Founding Members

Hockessin, DE Founders

The Hockessin, DE founder's page is dedicated to those people in the Hockessin, DE area that initially made the Hockessin, DE WikiXM news a reality. Without their initiative, foresight and social fortitude the Hockessin, DE WikiXM news would not have happened.

No Founding Member in Hockessin, DE.

Become a Founding Member

Top Articles in Hockessin, DE

See More

The Hockessin, DE founder's page is dedicated to those people in the Hockessin, DE area that initially made the Hockessin, DE WikiXM news a reality. Without their initiative, foresight and social fortitude the Hockessin, DE WikiXM news would not have happened.

No Articles in Hockessin, DE.

Create an Article

Hockessin, DE Reporters

See More

The Hockessin, DE's Reporters play an important role in keeping their communities informed. They investigate stories, write articles, and inform the public about what is happening in their area.

No Reporters in Hockessin, DE.

This could be you

Hockessin, DE Live Town Chat

Start a discussion, not a fire. Post with kindness.

Sign in Now to take part in the Live Chat

No Live Chat in Hockessin, DE

Be the first to post !

Town
Talk