Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Giovanni Da Verrazzano
Born c. 1485 — Died c. 1528
(East face)
A native of Val Di Greve in the Tuscany region of Italy, he studied navigation as a young man and became a master mariner. He was engaged by the King of France to lead a voyage to North America in 1524. The purpose of Verrazzano's journey was to learn more about the continent. Traveling in a small ship known as the Dauphine, he explored coastal areas from the present-day State of North Carolina to Canada, observing the natural abundance of the land and the vibrant culture of its native peoples. His voyage is the earliest documented European exploration of this part of the Atlantic Coast.
This monument rests upon stone from Castello di Verrazzano, the explorer's ancestral home.
In Commemoration of
Verrazzano's
Voyage to
America
erected by the
Delaware Commission on
Italian Heritage and Culture
2008
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1524.
Location. 38° 43.152′ N, 75° 4.59′ W. Marker is in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of North Boardwalk, Atlantic Ocean and Olive Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Boardwalk, Atlantic Ocean. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rehoboth Beach DE 19971, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tommy Coveleski (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Village Improvement Association (about 600 feet away); Surf Safety Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Rehoboth Beach (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bandstand (approx. 0.2 miles away); Children's Fishing Pier (approx. 0.2 miles away); Funland (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rehoboth Beach.
Also see . . .
1. Giovanni da Verrazzano, from Wikipedia. ...Verrazzano and his crew came into contact with Native Americans living on the coast. However, he did not notice the entrances to the Chesapeake Bay or the Delaware River. In New York Bay, he encountered the Lenape (Algonquian group of Native Americans), and observed what he deemed to be a large lake, which was in fact the entrance to the Hudson River.... (Submitted on November 3, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Castello di Verrazzano. Verrazzano's castle tourist site homepage (Submitted on February 12, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,819 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 12, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9. submitted on December 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 10. submitted on November 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on February 11, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.