Saint George's Hundred in Middletown in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert Bolling, Jr.

1926-2007

Photographed by Pete Skillman, March 8, 2026

1. Robert Bolling, Jr. Marker

Inscription. The Town of Whitehall properties were originally purchased by the Welfare Foundation in 1984. The Foundation was formed in 1930 by Pierre S. du Pont and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The mission of the organization is to promote the social welfare of people and communities across the State of Delaware and in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. Chaired by Mr. Robert Bolling, Jr., at that time, the Foundation acquired the Whitehall property from the local utility company who had contemplated building a nuclear power plant on the site. In keeping with the Foundation's vision, Mr. Bolling sought to create a plan for the land that would establish a new sense of community and have a beneficial impact for future generations. Under the leadership of Mr. Bolling, and in the spirit of Pierre S. du Pont, the Welfare Foundation donated the property that is now the St. Georges Technical High School. Later, in conjunction with Eastern States Development Group and EDIS Company, a similar land gift would be made by the Foundation to establish Lorewood Grove Elementary, along with significant financial investments

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to help establish what is now Mapleton Village.

Mr. Bolling served in the United States Navy during WWII, graduated from Princeton University as an electrical engineer, and was an avid outdoorsman.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, World II.

Location. 39° 31.963′ N, 75° 40.909′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Saint George's Hundred. It is on Wheelmen Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 Wheelmen St, Middletown DE 19709, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Delaware’s Southern New Castle County, in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

Robert Bolling, Jr. Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, March 8, 2026

2. Robert Bolling, Jr. Marker - wide view

Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Breeds of Dairy Cattle (approx. 1½ miles away); Welsh Tract (approx. 2 miles away); St. Georges Presbyterian Church Building (approx. 2.3 miles away); Carpenter-Gothic House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Robinson House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Bright House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Suttons' Drug Store (approx. 2.3 miles away); Sutton House (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware.