Lewes Historic District in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Penrose Virden

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2011

1. John Penrose Virden Marker

Inscription. John Penrose Virden, Delaware River Pilot, built this house in 1888. He was a co-founder & the first President of the Pilots Association. Virden died in 1934 and is buried across the street in St. Peters Cemetery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 38° 46.559′ N, 75° 8.454′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in the Lewes Historic District. Marker is on 2nd Street near Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 2nd Street, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ryves Holt House (a few steps from this marker); Old Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewes (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bethel Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dodds Corner (about 300 feet away); The New Devon Inn (about 300 feet away); Shipbuilding (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Regarding John Penrose Virden. Pilots Association: Members guide cargo vessels to and from

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John Penrose Virden House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2011

2. John Penrose Virden House and Marker

John Penrose Virden 1849 - 1934 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2011

3. John Penrose Virden 1849 - 1934

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.