About Hockessin, DE
Hockessin is located in New Castle County, Delaware and was originally settled by the Quakers. The first Roman Catholic Church in Delaware was also located in Hockessin. The town is now known for its mushroom and dairy farms such as the Lavendar Hill Herb Farm and the Woodside Farm and Creamery which serves homemade fudge and ice cream to visitors. Sanford School and Wilmington Christian School are two K-12 schools in Hockessin. Hockessin hosts the annual Fourth of July Relays and Parade. Famous residents include boxer Bernard Hopkins and singer Cab Calloway. Attractions include Old Lancaster Pike, Swift Memorial Park, and Ashland Nature Center. Please visit local merchants in the heart of Hockessin, including John Orsini Topsoil, Essencia Day Spa and Hockessin Corner.
