Seaford in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Acorn Club of Seaford

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024

1. Acorn Club of Seaford Marker

Inscription. In 1902, a group of 12 women inspired by the quote "mighty oaks from little acorns grow" formed the Acorn Club of Seaford and created the town's first library. Club members supported efforts in World War II by selling war bonds, rolling bandages, and knitting scarves. The Acorn Club sponsored a popular Seaford telephone directory from 1948-2014. They have also supported enhancement projects throughout the community, including at local schools, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, and the Ross Mansion. The Acorn Club has been a member of the Delaware State Federation of Women's Clubs since 1902 and the General Federation of Women's Clubs since 1924.

Erected 2019 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-273.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 38° 39.389′ N, 75° 37.191′ W. Marker is in Seaford, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is on North Market Street Extension,

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on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 N Market St Ext, Seaford DE 19973, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Seaford District Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Family Home of William H. H. Ross (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slave Quarter (about 500 feet away); Governor Ross Mansion (about 600 feet away); Seaford High School (approx. ¾ mile away); Seaford Hundred (approx. 0.8 miles away); Seaford Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Kiwanis Park Veterans Memorial Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seaford.

Acorn Club of Seaford Marker wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024

2. Acorn Club of Seaford Marker wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.