Lewes Ferry Terminal in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cape May - Lewes Ferry

Photographed By John Miller, June 26, 2021

1. Cape May - Lewes Ferry Marker

Inscription.

Honorable Christopher J. Christie, Governor of New Jersey
Honorable Jack A Markwell, Governor of Delaware

Celebrating the Cap May-Lewes Ferry's 50 years of continuous service and to the men and women who have volunteered their time, skill and talent as a Commissioner to oversee this important bi-state transportation link between 1964 and 2014.

Commissioners
. . . . . .

Past Commissioners
. . . . . .

Scott A. Green, Esq., Executive Director
Frank W. Minor, Deputy Executive Director

Dedicated July 14, 2014

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 2014.

Location. 38° 46.916′ N, 75° 7.146′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Lewes Ferry Terminal. Marker can be reached from Cape Henlopen Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Legacy of Ted Freeman (here, next to this marker); Unknown Sailors' Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware Pilots (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Breakwaters (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Menhaden Fisheries (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lighthouses (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Regarding Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Cape May - Lewes Ferry.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, circa 2018

2. Cape May - Lewes Ferry Marker

to the right of the entrance

Cape May - Lewes Ferry Terminal. The plaque is to the right of the main entrance under the canopy. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By John Miller, June 26, 2021

3. Cape May - Lewes Ferry Terminal. The plaque is to the right of the main entrance under the canopy.

Ferry at the pier with foot passengers boarding. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By John Miller, June 26, 2021

4. Ferry at the pier with foot passengers boarding.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2021, by John Miller of Rising Sun, Maryland. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2021, by John Miller of Rising Sun, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 4, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2021, by John Miller of Rising Sun, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.