Laurel in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Laurel

Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007

1. Laurel Marker

Inscription. This site was originally part of a tract known as "Bachelor's Delight". From 1711 to 1768 it was included in a 3,000 acre Nanticoke Indian Reservation, authorized by an act of the Maryland Assembly. A village known as "Laurel" existed as early as 1799. Birthplace of Governor William H. H. Ross (elected 1850), and home to Governors Nathaniel Mitchell (elected 1804), William B. Cooper (elected 1840), Joshua H. Marvil (elected 1894), and Elbert N. Carvel (elected 1948 and 1960). The town's central district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. (Marker Number S-84.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1711.

Location. 38° 33.064′ N, 75° 34.191′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Central Avenue (Alternate U.S. 13) 0.1 miles south of 8th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laurel DE 19956, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Studley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 511 Pine Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wooten-Truitt House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Hope Lodge No. 4 (approx. ¼ mile away); 505 South Central Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); Christ United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Shepard House (approx. ¼ mile away); 407 5th Street (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.

Laurel Marker seen along Central Avenue (US 13A) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2012

2. Laurel Marker seen along Central Avenue (US 13A)

A Laurel Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007

3. A Laurel Home

One of many homes in the historic district of Laurel

Laurel Train Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007

4. Laurel Train Depot

Laurel School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007

5. Laurel School

The Laurel marker is located in front of the Laurel School building, which now houses the Laurel Intermediate and Laurel Middle schools.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,101 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 30, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on November 2, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 30, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.