Near Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Post Mark'd West
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 25, 2024
1. Site of Post Mark'd West Marker
Set up by Mason and Dixon June 12 1764
(Northern Face):
This post used as a base point in the survey of Mason Dixon Line 1763 - 1767
(Western Face):
West
Erected 1953 by DuPont.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Landmarks. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1764.
Location. 39° 43.343′ N, 75° 43.942′ W. Marker is near Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker can be reached from Bryan's Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bryan's Fld, Newark DE 19711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Post Mark'd West (here, next to this marker); Pioneer of Preservation (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ebenezer United Methodist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Original Site of the White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Eastburn-Jeanes Mining Complex (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Judge Morris Estate (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Judge Morris Estate (approx. 1.8 miles away); Dorothy P. Miller: Champion of Preservation (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
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Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 25, 2024
2. Site of Post Mark'd West Marker northern face
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 25, 2024
3. Site of Post Mark'd West Marker western face
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 25, 2024
4. Site of Post Mark'd West Marker wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
