Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
Erected by Delmarva Chapter 56, International Right-of-Way Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 38° 46.537′ N, 75° 8.285′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker can be reached from Front Street (Delaware Route 267) 0 miles north of Savannah Road. Marker is at the northeast corner of the public parking lot for 1812 Park - off Front Street, northwest of East Savannah Road - at the south end of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Otis H. Smith City Dock (within shouting distance of this marker); The War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bombardment of Lewes (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Bombardment of Lewes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cannonball House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Cannonball House (about 400 feet away); The Explorations of Giovanni da Verrazzano (about 400 feet away); Last Lewes Pilot Skiff (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
8. Savannah Road Bridge Plaque
Department of Transportation
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Pierre S.duPont, IV, Governor
Kermit H. Justice, Secretary
Robert D. Bewick, Junior, Director
David W.Matsen Bridge Engineer
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Hardesty & Hanover, Consultants
George & Lynch Incorporated, contractor
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,709 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 8, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on May 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on February 8, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on May 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 8, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.