Dover in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
…and His Accomplishments
In the 1960's and through the 1980's, life in slow-paced Dover grew busier. New payrolls arrived. Annexation added to both the population and taxable base. Cooperation with Kent County's government advanced.
Relations between Dover AFB and the community flourished. City government evolved and improved. Dover strengthened its electric power business. Parks blossomed.
All this and more involved many city officials and citizens working together, with the Mayor's influence always a major factor.
Besides fulfilling his official duties, his energies extended to many organizations. Various civic and fraternal groups honored him: Dover's Outstanding Young Man of the Year; Honorary Doctor of Law, Delaware State College; Paul Harris Fellow (Rotary); to name a few.
His leadership extended beyond Delaware — in 1967 he was elected to the board of the National League of Cities. He helped form the Delaware League of Local Governments and became its first president.
Erected 2001 by Friends of Crawford J. Carroll.
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Location. 39° 9.516′ N, 75° 31.394′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is on Loockerman Plaza west of Federal Plaza, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Loockerman Plaza, Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crawford Carroll, the Man… (here, next to this marker); Bishop Richard Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Inc. (about 300 feet away); Wesley United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Dover (about 400 feet away); The Capitol Theater (about 500 feet away); Constitution Park (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.
Additional commentary.
1. About Delaware State College
Delaware State College has since been renamed Delaware State University. It is the only current institution in the state to be a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
— Submitted May 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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