Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wilbur Owen Sypherd (1877-1955)
An 1896 graduate of then Delaware College, now the University, Professor Sypherd joined the English faculty in 1906 and eventually chaired the Department. He simultaneously served as College librarian from 1906-21 and zealously promoted the growth of the library.
Sypherd Resident Hall was constructed in 1958.
Erected by University of Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 40.911′ N, 75° 45.148′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on The Green north of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 The Green, Newark DE 19716,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hugh Rodney Sharp (1880-1968) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hugh Rodney Sharp (1880-1968) (within shouting distance of this marker); George Abram Harter (1853-1943) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Professor Theodore Wolf (1850-1909) (about 300 feet away); Harry Fletcher Brown (1867-1944) (about 300 feet away); E. A. Trabant University Center (about 300 feet away); Robert W. Gore, B.ChE., 1959 (about 400 feet away); Elliott Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
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