Delaware City in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Michelle N. Smith Bridge

C & D Branch Canal

— Delaware City —

Michelle N. Smith Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 2, 2023

1. Michelle N. Smith Bridge Marker

Inscription. This bridge is named for local heroine Michelle Newton Smith, an Emergency Medical Technician with the Delaware City Fire Co. Smith, who dedicated her life to helping others, was aiding an injured motorcyclist along U.S. 13 when she was struck by an oncoming car and critically injured.

Two days later, on Dec. 22, 2008, she succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident. Smith was the embodiment of the best traditions of the Delaware fire and emergency medical service, putting herself in harm's way to help others. Her life of service will always be remembered and celebrated by the people of Delaware City and the Delaware City Fire Company.

Erected 2017 by Delaware City and Delaware City Fire Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 22, 2008.

Location. 39° 34.225′ N, 75° 35.442′ W. Marker is in Delaware City, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street (Delaware Route 9) and Canal Street, on the right when traveling north on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 5th St, Delaware City DE 19706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort DuPont (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Equal Suffrage Study Club (about 500 feet away); Chapel (about 700 feet away); Polktown, Delaware (approx. ¼ mile away); Who is Buried Here? (approx. ¼ mile away); African Union Church Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); United States Colored Troops in this Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Polktown's Cemetery Rediscovered (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware City.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 2, 2023

2. Michelle N. Smith Bridge Marker

Marker can be seen on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.