Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Walter J. Hullihen (1875-1944)
President of the University of Delaware, 1920-44
Hullihen Hall was completed in 1940 with State of Delaware funds. Originally called University Hall, the building was renamed Hullihen Hall in 1952 in honor of UD's 18th President.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 39° 40.781′ N, 75° 45.142′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker can be reached from The Green south of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 162 The Green, Newark DE 19716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. University of Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Fletcher Brown (1867-1944) (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre Samuel du Pont (1870-1954) (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Chiles Mitchell (1864-1948) (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Gillespie Evans (1815-1904) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then. Last updated on August 8, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 6, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.