Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Abram Harter (1853-1943)
George Abram Harter served as President of Delaware College, now the University of Delaware, from 1896 to 1914. A quiet scholar who enjoyed teaching, he was an administrator respected for his unwavering dedication to the college.
Under his leadership, student enrollment doubled, the fraternity system was established, the first yearbook was published, the first athletics director was hired, the Cooperative Extension Service was begun and Mechanical Hall was constructed. He was also instrumental in helping to establish the Women's College, which opened in 1914.
A gift of benefactor Pierre S. du Pont, Harter Residence Hall was constructed in 1917.
Erected by University of Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 40.962′ N, 75° 45.145′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on The Green north of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. 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: Harry Fletcher Brown (1867-1944) (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Alumni Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh Rodney Sharp (1880-1968) (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilbur Owen Sypherd (1877-1955) (about 300 feet away); Jastak-Burgess Hall (about 300 feet away); University of Delaware Alumni Association (about
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Diamonds Walkway (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. In photo #4, from left to right (i.e. from north to south) we see a 3 story part, then a 4 story part whose south end adjoins the north end of Sharp Hall. The George Abram Harter marker is to right of the left entrance door and just to right of black light standard (but to left of the silver-colored flagpole). From the right entrance door, we proceed to the right to a window and then immediately to the Harter Hall plaque.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 15, 2019
3. Plaque on the building
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Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 12, 2020
4. George Abram Harter (1853-1943) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on July 13, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on July 12, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.
