East Dover Hundred in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Delaware Line
Photographed by Roger Dean Meyer, October 9, 2006
1. Monument to the Delaware Line
To commemorate and also preserve to posterity the undying fame of the patriotism and valor of the officers and soldiers of the Delaware Line who, in May 1780 were reviewed on this green for the last time immediately prior to marching on their immortal southern campaign in the war of the American Revolution and from which campaign but few survived to return to their native state this monument is erected by the Delaware State Society of the Cincinnati and the patriotic citizens of Delaware May 30, A. D. 1912.
Erected 1912 by Delaware State Society of the Cincinnati.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1780.
Location. 39° 9.383′ N, 75° 31.401′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. It is in East Dover Hundred. It is on The Green, on the left when traveling north. Located on the Green across from the Old State House. The circle road is also known as The Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ridgely House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware Decides
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
2. The Delaware Line Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012
3. The Delaware Line Marker seen on The Green
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012
4. The Delaware Line Marker (at left) opposite the Old State House
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
5. The Delaware Line Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 2,596 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 19, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 2. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
