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

Askekesky

(Acksquessance)

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2022

1. Askekesky Marker

Inscription. In 1711, the Colony of Maryland authorized Colonel William Whittington to survey a tract of 1000 acres near this location for a reservation for the Indian River Indians, who ere remnant groups of the Assateague and Nanticoke Indians. The Indian River formed the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania at the time. Maryland deeded the land, known as Askekesky or Acksquessance, to Queen Weatomotonies and her son Robin for the reservation. William and Joshua Burton purchased the land in 1743. Descendants of the Indian River Indians became part of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe and continue to live along the Indian River and beyond.

Erected 2019 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-280.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1711.

Location. 38° 35.663′ N, 75° 17.325′ W. Marker is in Millsboro, Delaware, in Sussex County.

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It is at the intersection of Morris Street and Cubalo Street, on the right when traveling north on Morris Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Cubalo St, Millsboro DE 19966, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Delaware’s Beaches.

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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indian River Hundred (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Richard S. Cordrey (about 700 feet away); Millsboro's Oldest Commercial Structure: The Benjamin Burton Store, a part of the town's history (approx. ¼ mile away); Home of John J. Williams (approx. ¼ mile away); The Ableman Homestead (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Mark's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Ball Theatre/Millstone Theatre

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2022

2. Askekesky Marker

(approx. ¼ mile away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millsboro.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ableman Homestead (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.