Smyrna in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"First in the World"
Post #14 American Legion Ambulance Service
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
Erected 2019 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number KC-67.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 39° 17.662′ N, 75° 37.345′ W. Marker is in Smyrna, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is on Smyrna Clayton Boulevard (Delaware Route 6) just west of Wheatleys Pond Road (Delaware Route 300), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 W Glenwood Ave, Smyrna DE 19977, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Byrd's African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Dedicated To All Who Served (approx. 0.3 miles away); Town of Clayton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Clayton Veterans Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Peter's Episcopal Church (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named "First in the World" (approx. ¾ mile away); Thornley House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Presbyterian Church of Smyrna (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smyrna.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.