Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
City of Rehoboth Beach
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 16, 2011
1. City of Rehoboth Beach Marker
On January 27, 1873, the “Rehoboth Beach Camp
meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal
Church” was incorporated by the Delaware
legislature for the purpose of establishing
“a permanent camp meeting ground and Christian
sea-side resort.” With coming of the railroad
in 1878, the growth of the community was accelerated.
On March 19, 1891, an act was passed incorporating
the municipality as Cape Henlopen City. The name was
formally changed to Rehoboth in 1893. Since its
founding the City of Rehoboth Beach has continued
to be one of the most popular resorts on the Atlantic
coast, attracting thousands of visitors each year.Erected by The Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number S-90.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1892.
Location. 38° 42.998′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Surf Safety Line (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bandstand (within shouting distance of this marker); Tommy Coveleski (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Funland (about 700 feet away); Giovanni Da Verrazzano (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Village Improvement Association (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rehoboth Beach.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 10, 2010
2. City of Rehoboth Beach Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 10, 2010
3. City of Rehoboth Beach Marker, at the boardwalk at Rehoboth Ave.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 10, 2010
4. City of Rehoboth Beach Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 10, 2010
5. City of Rehoboth Beach October beach day
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 10, 2010
6. City of Rehoboth Beach Marker, looking north along the Atlantic Coast
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7. City of Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk view
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8. City of Rehoboth Beach
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 13, 2010
9. City of Rehoboth Beach Ocean Facts
How deep is the ocean near Rehoboth Beach ?
About 400 yards from shore, the water is about
30 feet deep. The ocean is 50 feet deep approximately
4.5 miles offshore, and you'd have to travel
about 29 miles from Rehoboth's shoreline
to reach water depths of 100 feet.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 13, 2010
10. City of Rehoboth Beach Ocean Facts
As waves break along the shoreline at an angle,
longshore currents are setup, transporting water
and sand along the coast. These currents are
continuosly changing the shape of Delaware's
coastline; the sand you're standing on in
Rehoboth will move north to Cape Henlopen
beaches over the next few years.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9, 10. submitted on October 17, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
