Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Roselle Grove

Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., August 6, 2020

1. The Roselle Grove Marker

Inscription. In 1995, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of President David Roselle and his wife, Louise, at the University of Delaware, the Board of Trustees chose to name this section of campus, long known as The Grove, in recognition of the Roselles' service.

"The Board of Trustees acknowledges the many successes of the Roselles during their tenure. They have enhanced all aspects of life at the University of Delaware and they have done this with a keen sense of the University's rich past and an unwavering optimism about its future."

Erected by University of Delaware.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.

Location. 39° 40.695′ N, 75° 45.11′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on The Green south of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), on the right when traveling north. This is to SW of Alison Hall marker but still along east side of The Green, and is across The Green from Morris Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Hugh Martin Morris (1878-1966) (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Dr. Francis Alison (1705-1779)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lammot du Pont Laboratory (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Magnolia Circle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memoriam (about 400 feet away); Wings of Thought (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 21 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 14, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.