Glasgow in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
Photographed By Nate Davidson, May 21, 2009
1. Aiken's Tavern Historic District Marker
Inscription.
Aiken's Tavern Historic District. . In the years prior to the Revolutionary War, John Aiken commenced the operation of a tavern and storehouse at this location near the intersection of two of the major roadways of the Delmarva Peninsula. Aided by their proximity to this important crossroads, Aiken's businesses prospered and a small village was established as a result. Variously known as Aiken's Tavern, or Aiken Town, the community became known as Glasgow in the early 19th century. In 1977, the Aiken's Tavern Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Included are several properties with links to the early history and development of Glasgow. Of particular note is the Pencader Presbyterian Church, which was established by Welsh settlers in the early 18th century. The present church building was built in 1852. Also included in the District is The Manse, the former Presbyterian parsonage, constructed circa 1856. Opposite the church is the Middleton House and Store, built by merchant Robert Middleton in the late 1700s. The Aiken's Tavern Historic District also includes the cemetery and former site of Glasgow Methodist Church and Mechanics Row, a group of connected dwellings that were constructed circa 1800 as homes for local tradesmen.
In the years prior to the Revolutionary War, John Aiken commenced the operation of a tavern and storehouse at this location near the intersection of two of the major roadways of the Delmarva Peninsula. Aided by their proximity to this important crossroads, Aiken's businesses prospered and a small village was established as a result. Variously known as Aiken's Tavern, or Aiken Town, the community became known as Glasgow in the early 19th century. In 1977, the Aiken's Tavern Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Included are several properties with links to the early history and development of Glasgow. Of particular note is the Pencader Presbyterian Church, which was established by Welsh settlers in the early 18th century. The present church building was built in 1852. Also included in the District is The Manse, the former Presbyterian parsonage, constructed circa 1856. Opposite the church is the Middleton House and Store, built by merchant Robert Middleton in the late 1700s. The Aiken's Tavern Historic District also includes the cemetery and former site of Glasgow Methodist Church and Mechanics Row, a group of connected dwellings that were constructed circa 1800 as homes for local tradesmen.
Erected 2004 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-142.)
Location. 39° 36.45′ N, 75° 44.75′ W. Marker is in Glasgow, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on Glasgow Avenue (Old Delaware Route 896) 0.1 miles north of Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2242 Glasgow Ave, Newark DE 19702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,291 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on July 29, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
