Hagley Museum near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
J.E. Rhoads & Sons of Delaware Tanbark Stone
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2024
1. J.E. Rhoads & Sons of Delaware Tanbark Stone Marker
This Tanbark stone came from J.E. Rhoads & Sons of Delaware. Founded in 1702 in Chester County, Pa. as a leather tannery, it is the oldest firm in the United States.
As shown above, the stone was rolled on its serrated edge to grind tanbark (oak or hemlock bark containing tanning), used in the tanning solution during the leather-making process.
Erected by Hagley Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.
Location. 39° 46.695′ N, 75° 34.409′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Hagley Museum. Marker can be reached from Hagley Creek Road south of Blacksmith Hill Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Hagley Creek Rd, Wilmington DE 19807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Evolution of the Incorporating Process (here, next to this marker); Roll Mill (here, next to this marker); Eagle Roll Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); The Powder Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Millwright Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Site A: Millwright Shop
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2024
2. J.E. Rhoads & Sons of Delaware Tanbark Stone Marker
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 125 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
