Ellendale in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Sudler Isaacs

Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 1, 2021

1. John Sudler Isaacs Marker

Inscription. Born on August 22, 1889 near Greenwood, John Sudler Isaacs attended school until the sixth grade when he began working full time on the family farm. Although Isaacs started his career as a tenant farmer, he displayed a keen entrepreneurial spirit throughout his life, acquiring more than 8,100 acres of property which he used for a number of business endeavors. As one of the state's first "agribusinessmen," Isaacs expanded his leadership of the agricultural community through his ownership of the Eagle Poultry Company and his use of innovative technologies in farming, timbering, and food processing. Isaacs died on July 29, 1950.

Erected 2016 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-254.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1889.

Location. 38° 49.626′ N, 75° 20.633′ W. Marker is in Ellendale, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Cedar Creek Road (Delaware Route 30) and Isaacs Road, on the left when traveling south on Cedar Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ellendale DE 19941, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Reynold's Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Reynolds M.E. Church

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Cedar Creek Hundred (approx. 1.9 miles away); Slaughter Neck United Methodist Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Milton (approx. 3.1 miles away); Milton Public School #196-C (approx. 3.2 miles away); Carey Storehouse (approx. 3.7 miles away); Mansion Farmer: the David Robbins Homestead (approx. 3.7 miles away).

Regarding John Sudler Isaacs. More detailed information about Mr. Isaacs can be found here: http://broadkillblogger.org/2016/09/john-sudler-isaacs-and-his-times-part-i/

Also see . . . John Sudler Isaacs and His Times (Part 1). This blog post talks about some of the history surrounding John Sudler Isaacs at this location in particular. (Submitted on April 18, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

Site of the John S. Isaacs Bean Cannery. The chimney is all that remains of the original building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 1, 2021

2. Site of the John S. Isaacs Bean Cannery. The chimney is all that remains of the original building.

Across the street from the marker, the garage for the John S. Isaacs Bean Cannery still stands. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 1, 2021

3. Across the street from the marker, the garage for the John S. Isaacs Bean Cannery still stands.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.