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

Jack Lewis

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 16, 2020

1. Jack Lewis Marker

Inscription. John I. "Jack" Lewis (1912-2012) moved to Delaware in 1936 as an artist with the Civilian Conservation Corps tasked with documenting activities at CCC camps in the state. After serving in the Pacific with the U.S. Army during World War II, he returned to Delaware and lived in Bridgeville for forty years. During that time Lewis continued painting and taught art in public schools and at Delaware Technical community College. Lewis' painting and murals documented Delaware history and daily life in rural communities. His artwork can still be found throughout the state in private homes, businesses, and public buildings.

Erected 2018 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-268.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Delaware Public Archives series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 38° 44.181′ N, 75° 36.125′ W. Marker is in Bridgeville, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on South Cannon Street just north of Jacobs Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 S Cannon St, Bridgeville DE 19933, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edward Redfield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Bridgeville Firehouse (approx. half a mile away); Elizabeth Smith-Cornish (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bridgeville, Delaware (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sudler House (approx. ¾ mile away); Phillis Wheatley School (approx. one mile away); Site of Jacobs School #143 (approx. 1.4 miles away); Seaford Hundred (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeville.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 16, 2020

2. Jack Lewis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.