Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
University of Delaware
A Brief History
— South Green Campus Buildings —
The University of Delaware traces its origins to a school founded by the Rev. Francis Alison in 1743, which later became the Academy of Newark. In 1833, the state of Delaware chartered its first institute of higher education, called Newark College, in Newark, which was closely tied to the academy. Later known as Delaware College, it—with a coordinate Women's College founded in 1914—became the University of Delaware in 1921.
The colonial revival buildings of the former Women's College face the south lawn of The Green. In 1920, Marian Cruger Coffin, one of the first female landscape architects in the country, designed a master plan for the University, creating this south lawn of The Green and connecting it to the north lawn to form a continual axis from Main Street to Park Place.
Erected by University of Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.
Location. 39° 40.661′ N, 75° 45.132′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on The Green, in the median
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Magnolia Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh Martin Morris (1878-1966) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roselle Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Annie Jump Cannon (1863-1941) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Dr. Francis Alison (1705-1779) (about 400 feet away); Lammot du Pont Laboratory (about 400 feet away); Winifred J. Robinson (1867-1962) (about 400 feet away); Memorial Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
More about this marker.
(Captions:)
1. Lammot duPont Laboratory 1993
2. Allison Hall 1953/1990 Addition
3. Cannon Hall 1951
4. New Castle Hall 1925
5. Kent Hall 1955
6. Sussex Hall 1917
7. Squire Hall 1957
8. Laurel Hall 1955/1992 Addition
9. Warner Hall 1913
10. Robinson Hall 1913
11. Morris Library 1963 / 1986 Addition
12. Memorial Hall 1924
Additional commentary.
1. Duplicate Marker
A duplicate of the marker exists on the green. The only differences visible
— Submitted July 31, 2020.
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 30, 2020
3. University of Delaware Marker
This is a different location and edition of the same marker. It is near 282 The Green; the map at upper right is oriented 180 degrees differently, and the "you are here" notice is different.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 7, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.
