Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Newark Academy
William Penn
had as pupils three signers of the
Declaration of Independence
Thomas McKean
George Read
for Delaware
James Smith
for
Pennsylvania
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 39° 40.978′ N, 75° 44.948′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on East Main Street east of Academy Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 East Main Street, Newark DE 19711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Newark Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Gallatin Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Newark United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oriental Lodge #12, I.O.O.F. (about 500 feet away); Hiram Lodge No. 25 (about 700 feet away); Elliott Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hugh Rodney Sharp (1880-1968) (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 30, 2023
2. Newark Academy Marker
The marker is to the left of the doorway.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
