Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Children's Fishing Pier
The Great March Storm of 1962 significantly damaged homes, businesses and roads along the Delaware coast. Following the storm, the Village Improvement Association (VIA) used the wood from nearby damaged buildings and the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk to construct the Children's Fishing Pier as a memorial. The pier was completed in 1963 and was scheduled for demolition in 2007 to make way for the new brick bridge over Lake Gerar. The VIA successfully petitioned city leaders to keep the pier in Lake Gerar Park for children of all ages to enjoy.Erected 2018 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-265.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 38° 43.23′ N, 75° 4.806′ W. Marker is in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Lake Avenue just south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Village Improvement Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); Giovanni Da Verrazzano (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tommy Coveleski (approx. 0.3 miles away); Public School in Rehoboth Beach (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bandstand (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Surf Safety Line (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rehoboth Beach.
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 106 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
