Near Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lost Ruins

Lost Shell Shop Ruins

— Shell We Golf! —

Lost Ruins Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 15, 2023

1. Lost Ruins Marker

Inscription. In the time of Atlantis & King Kamehameha the great Shell Shop was lost during a hurricane. Just recently the ruins were found right here in Rehoboth Beach where the Sea Shell shop is a family generation business.

Erected by The Sea Shell Shop. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places.

Location. 38° 43.338′ N, 75° 7.365′ W. Marker is near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker can be reached from Coastal Highway (Delaware Route 1) south of Miller Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19366 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. King Helmet (here, next to this marker); Wampum (a few steps from this marker); Tiki Nook (a few steps from this marker); Sand Dollar (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Sand Dollar (within shouting distance of this marker); Triton Trumpet (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost Treasure Tunnel (within shouting distance of this marker); Wentletrap (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rehoboth Beach.

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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While patently false, this sign serves as a historical marker. The site makes has no requirements for accuracy in order to be included. This marker is a novelty sign found on a mini golf course.

— Submitted September 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 15, 2023

2. Lost Ruins Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.