Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hugh Martin Morris (1878-1966)
An 1898 graduate of Delaware College, now the University of Delaware, Hugh Martin Morris was one of Delaware's most distinguished jurists, serving as a Wilmington attorney and, from 1919-30, as a U.S. District Judge for Delaware.
A member of the University's Board of Trustees for 30 years, the last 20 as its Chairman, Judge Morris made major gifts to the University and helped secure additional important gifts.
The Hugh M. Morris Library was dedicated in 1964, two years before his death. An expansion of the Library was completed in 1986, doubling the size and providing seating for up to 3,000.
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 1988.
Location. 39° 40.695′ N, 75° 45.136′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on The Green south of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 South College Avenue, Newark DE 19717, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: The Roselle Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Delaware
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Regarding Hugh Martin Morris (1878-1966). Judge Morris Estate marker, referring to the same person, is in the Newark area outside of this campus.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 15, 2019
2. The marker is in front of Morris Library on The Green
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., August 6, 2020
3. Hugh Martin Morris (1878-1966) Marker
This cannot be seen from the front. It is on the marker right side of the vestibule, in which a commons area is located. Plaque has:
Morris
Library
Erected 1963
Library
Erected 1963
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., August 6, 2020
4. Hugh Martin Morris (1878-1966) Marker
This plaque, which has different text from the one on the side, is at front entrance, and contains:
Hugh M. Morris
Library
Dedicated 1963
Rededicated 1986
Library
Dedicated 1963
Rededicated 1986
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on August 9, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 9, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 10, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.
