Newark Academy Marker

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Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Newark Academy

By William Pfingsten, July 29, 2008

1. Newark Academy Marker

Inscription. Founded at New London, Pennsylvania, in 1741 by Rev. Dr. Francis Alison, removed in 1752 to Cecil County, Md., and in 1767 to Newark. Chartered by Thomas and Richard Penn 1769. Closed from 1777 to 1780 on account of Revolutionary War. Merged with Newark College (now University of Delaware) 1834. Separated from college 1869 and continued as independent academy until 1989. Many famous men were educated in this school.

Erected 1933 by Historic Markers Commission.

Location. 39° 40.993′ N, 75° 44.953′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection of Academy Street and E. Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Academy Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark DE 19711, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Newark United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Oriental Lodge #12, I.O.O.F. (about 400 feet away); New Century Club (about 700 feet away); Hiram Lodge No. 25 (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John the Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Deer Park Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); R.T. Foard and Jones Funeral Home (approx. 0.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Newark.

Newark Academy Photo, Click for full size

By William Pfingsten, July 29, 2008

2. Newark Academy

Building is occupied as Office of Communications & Marketing of University of Delaware.

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,659 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.