Near Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Judge Morris Estate
The Former Home of a Delaware Attorney and Judge
Photographed By Nate Davidson, April 3, 2010
1. The Judge Morris Estate Marker
Built in the 1790s, this 2˝ story gray fieldstone house is the former home of Judge Hugh M. Morris. Morris was a Delaware native, respected attorney and distinguished federal judge. He purchased the house and a large parcel of land here in 1933.
Besides serving as a federal judge, Morris built one of the most important law practices in the state and kept closely involved with the University of Delaware. Yet, he still found time to run his farm, buy more land, and turn the farmhouse into a comfortable home for his family. Morris remodeled the house inside and out, but kept most of its original features.
Morris left instructions in his will, giving the house and land to the University of Delaware upon his death. Morris graduated from the university and years later served as president of its board of trustees. Delaware's Division of Parks and Recreation bought the property in 1998 and made it a part of White Clay Creek State Park.
Erected by Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Environment • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Judge Morris Estate (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Judge Morris Estate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Site of the White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Meeteer House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Robert Kirkwood, Jr. (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Post Mark'd West (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site of Post Mark'd West (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pioneer of Preservation (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Additional keywords. Delaware State Parks,
Photographed By Nate Davidson, April 3, 2010
2. Judge Morris House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,530 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on December 6, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
