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

Soroptimist International of Seaford

Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024

1. Soroptimist International of Seaford Marker

Inscription. Soroptimist International of Seaford (SIS) formed on May 24, 1950, with a mission of improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. "Soroptimist" means "best for women" in Latin. Members opened the Curiosity Shop in downtown Seaford on March 25, 1961, to support the SIS mission. The store relocated to a larger space near Soroptimist Park in 2002. SIS renamed it the Nellie G. Allen Curiosity Shop in honor of one of the shop's original founders. Proceeds support SIS programs including scholarships, local and international projects, and awards recognizing women's contributions in the community.

Erected 2020 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-282.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1950.

Location. 38° 38.676′ N, 75° 36.039′ W. Marker is in Seaford, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Middleford Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Middleford Rd, Seaford DE 19973, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederick Douglass School (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church

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(approx. half a mile away); Governor William H. H. Ross (approx. half a mile away); Killed in Action Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Nanticoke Post No. 6 (approx. half a mile away); Forty & Eight Boxcar (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Seaford (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seaford.

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Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024

2. Soroptimist International 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 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.