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Nicholas Ridgely
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By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Nicholas Ridgely Marker | | |
Inscription. In this churchyard lie the remains of Nicholas Ridgely, Statesman and Jurist. Born in Dover, 1762, eldest son of Dr. Charles Greenbury Ridgely and Mary Wynkoop Ridgely. Member of State Convention which ratified the Federal Constitution, December 7, 1787. Repeatedly Member of General Assembly from 1788 until 1801. Attorney-General of Delaware, 1791-1801. Delegate to Second State Constitutional Convention, 1791-92. Chancellor of Delaware from 1801 until his death, 1830.
Erected 1933 by Historic Markers Commission.
Location. 39° 9.28′ N, 75° 31.379′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is at the intersection of South State Street and East Water Street on South State Street. Click for map. Marker is on wall at entrance to churchyard. Marker is in this post office area: Dover DE 19901, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Caesar Rodney (here, next to this marker); Old Christ Church (here, next to this marker); Loockerman House (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Thomas Stevenson House (about 300 feet away); Charles Inglis (about 300 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriot John Banning (about 400 feet away); John Bell House (about 500 feet away); Site of King George’s Tavern (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Dover.| | | | 
By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Nicholas Ridgely Marker, with 2012 paint scheme and QR Code (upper right) added on | | Quick Response Code for quick reads with modern cell phones and similar devices. | | |
Also see . . . Nicholas Ridgely - Ratifier of the US Constitution. (Submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
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By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Nicholas Ridgely Marker, left, at churchyard gate, Shares location with Ceaser Rodney Marker | | |
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By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010 | |
| | | 4. Nicholas Ridgely Gravesite | | |
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By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010 | |
| | | 5. Christ Church | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 328 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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