Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wilbur Owen Sypherd (1877-1955)
Wilbur Owen Sypherd served as President of the University from 1944-46, and his administration accomplished much, including a major reorganization of the University's administrative structure, reinstituting coeducation and strengthening the Department of Music.
An 1896 graduate of then Delaware College, now the University, Professor Sypherd joined the English faculty in 1906 and eventually chaired the Department. He simultaneously served as College librarian from 1906-21 and zealously promoted the growth of the library.
Sypherd Residence Hall was constructed in 1958.
Erected by University of Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 40.919′ N, 75° 45.167′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on The Green north of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 The Green, Newark DE
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Regionally, this marker is 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 Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hugh Rodney Sharp (1880-1968) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hugh Rodney Sharp (1880-1968) (within shouting distance of this marker); E. A. Trabant University Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry Fletcher Brown (1867-1944) (about 300 feet away); George Abram Harter (1853-1943) (about 300 feet away); University of Delaware (about 400 feet away); Professor Theodore Wolf (1850-1909) (about 400 feet away); Alumni Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on October 7, 2026, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
