Bellevue State Park near Bellefonte in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles A. Salkin
Delaware State Parks Pioneer of Preservation
— Bellevue State Park —
Charles A. "Chazz" Salkin's 35-year career with Delaware State Parks began as Director of the Young Adult Conservation Corps at Bellevue State Park in 1978 and culminated in an unprecedented 21-year tenure as Director of the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation.
For decades, Chazz's unwavering determination guided the state's efforts to preserve tens of thousands of acres of open space, including parks, natural areas, and critical habitat. He also championed the preservation of Delaware's cultural heritage of historic structures, scenic landscapes, folk life and history. His leadership as director promoted the growth of all facets of the state park system including greenways and trails, inventive public programming and interpretation, innovative park management practices and creative park design and development. Chazz's spirit of entrepreneurship increased public involvement through volunteerism, philanthropy, endowment and a wide range of partnerships with friends organizations, other public agencies and the private sector.
Throughout his career, Chazz has been recognized for his national service to America's state parks as well as his service to Delaware. His strong advocacy for the protection for the First State's natural and cultural resources and his energetic promotion of unique initiatives to held
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 39° 46.554′ N, 75° 29.771′ W. Marker is near Bellefonte, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Bellevue State Park. Marker can be reached from Carr Road south of Bellevue Parkway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2816 Carriage House Ln, Wilmington DE 19809, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kentucky Coffeetree (here, next to this marker); Mount Pleasant School (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Osborne duPont (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bellevue Hosts Tennis Championships (about 700 feet away); William duPont, Jr. (about 700 feet away); Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal (ME) Church and Parsonage (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cauffiel House and Estate (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefonte.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 81 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
