Rockwood Mansion

← Back to the American atlas

HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 022

Wilmington · Delaware · Houses & castles

Rockwood DE.JPG

Rockwood DE.JPG — Smallbones. Public domain. Image source and credits. Displayed at reduced size; no content edits.

Reported haunting · Check access

A historic mansion included in Delaware's account of local ghost lore.

Historical background

Rockwood is an English-style country estate and museum located in Wilmington, Delaware. Built between 1851 and 1854 by banker Joseph Shipley, Rockwood is an excellent example of Rural Gothic Revival Architecture. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Background excerpt: Rockwood Museum and Park, Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Excerpted from the introduction; formatting simplified. Contributor history.

The story behind the stop

The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗

Plan your visit

Check the source and the venue’s current visitor information before setting out. This label does not guarantee that interiors, tours, or grounds are open. Confirm hours, admission, accessibility, and any reservation requirements.

Locate Rockwood Mansion on a map ↗

Research and visitor source ↗

Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.

Keep exploring Delaware

Browse all 150 locations →