Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
1. Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Marker
The Lewes-Rehoboth Canal connecting Rehoboth Bay and Delaware Bay was authorized by the U.S. River and Harbor Act of 1912. Initially, the canal was envisioned as a means of access to the sea for farmers and saw mills along the Indian River and Bay. Consent to aquire land for construction was granted to the U.S. government by the Delaware state legislature in 1913. Construction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was completed in 1927. Today, this feeder route to the Inter-coastal Waterway is used by commercial and pleasure boats and provides access for pilot boats to guide ocean-going vessels up the Delaware Bay to the major ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia.Erected by Delmarva Chapter 56, International Right-of-Way Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 46.537′ N, 75° 8.285′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker can be reached from Front Street
By Richard E. Miller, May 14, 2009
2. Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Marker
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); The Explorations of Giovanni da Verrazzano (about 400 feet away); Last Lewes Pilot Skiff (about 400 feet away); Dodds Corner (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010
3. Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Marker, near Savannah Road Bridge
By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
4. Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Marker at the base of the Savannah Road Bridge
By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
5. Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
Looking north from the Savannah Road Bridge
By Richard E. Miller, May 14, 2009
6. Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
viewed from the south bank near the marker.
By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
7. Savannah Road Bridge
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
By Allen C. Browne, February 3, 2013
9. In Memoriam
John C. Sach
Construction Superintendent
Savannah Road Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,619 times since then and 18 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.
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