Saint George's Hundred in Middletown in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Middletown Transcript
This Building & Display is Dedicated to
| | Established 1868 | |
Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 9, 2026
1. The Middletown Transcript Marker
purchased by the Graneys December 2021.
In dedication of the long history and memories of the Transcript, the Graneys chose to keep the building named
The Transcript
It is now a professional business space rental.
www.OfficesOnMainSt.com
The Middletown Transcript of Middletown, Delaware, was founded as a weekly newspaper by Henry Vanderford, a former publisher of the Cecil Democrat. First published on January 4, 1868, the Middletown Transcript is recognized as the first newspaper established in southern New Castle County. Published every Saturday, it cost $2 per year and contained both local and national news as well as advertisements.
[Captions]:
January 4, 1868 Vol. 1
Printing blocks used on presses
Linotype press
The original look of building
Erected by OfficesOnMainSt.com.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 4, 1868.
Location. 39° 26.972′ N, 75° 43.054′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Saint George's Hundred. It can be reached
this page online
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 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 and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historical Pictures from Around Downtown (here, next to this marker); A Brief History of Middletown (here, next to this marker); Witherspoon Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Middletown (within shouting distance of this marker); Middletown World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Forest Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); School Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 123 West Main St.
Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 9, 2026
2. The Middletown Transcript Marker - wide view
Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 19, 2026
3. The Middletown Transcript Marker
The building as it appears as of 2026.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. 3. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
