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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 39° 40.978′ N, 75° 44.948′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also
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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.
Another marker is no longer nearby. New Century Club (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Academy of Newark - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
The Academy of Newark is Delaware's oldest educational institution. It was founded at New London, Pennsylvania by Dr. Francis Alison, a Presbyterian minister of the old light persuasion. On May 25, 1744, the Synod of Philadelphia accepted financial responsibility for its operation.
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 April 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
